noun
Meaning 1
Shortened form of pit bull terrier.
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pitbull
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noun
Meaning 2
An aggressive person.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively, informal
Examples
- My mother was a pitbull.
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noun
Meaning 3
A NATO brevity code indicating a semi-active radar homing missile has begun active homing, and no longer requires its operator to maintain a radar track.
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Topics: aeronautics, aerospace, aviation, business, engineering, government, military, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, politics, war
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