Meaning of the word mastiff in English

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mastiff

US /ˈmæs.tɪf/
UK /ˈmæs.tɪf/
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Noun

1.

a dog of a large, powerful breed of dog with a short coat and a short muzzle, typically fawn or brindle.

Example:
The guard dog was a huge, imposing mastiff.
She adopted a gentle mastiff from the shelter.
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