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Noun: mastiff  mas-tif
  1. An old breed of powerful deep-chested smooth-coated dog used chiefly as a watchdog and guard dog
    "The mastiff's imposing size makes it an effective deterrent against intruders"

Derived forms: mastiffs

Type of: working dog

Encyclopedia: Mastiff