Get to know Mastiff better with 10+ real example sentences, the meaning.
Mastiff meaning
One of an old breed of powerful, deep-chested, and smooth-coated dogs, used chiefly as watchdogs and guard dogs.
Synonyms of Mastiff
Using Mastiff
- The main meaning on this page is: One of an old breed of powerful, deep-chested, and smooth-coated dogs, used chiefly as watchdogs and guard dogs.
- Useful related words include: working dog.
- In the example corpus, mastiff often appears in combinations such as: and mastiff, bull mastiff, mastiff were.
Context around Mastiff
- Average sentence length in these examples: 23.1 words
- Position in the sentence: 2 start, 11 middle, 7 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Mastiff
- In this selection, "mastiff" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 23.1 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, bull, clocked, italian, cross, named and started stand out and add context to how "mastiff" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include and clocked mastiff in the and as a mastiff or a. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "mastiff" sits close to words such as aare, aarti and abl, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with mastiff
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
The French Mastiff were specifically bred to guard Medieval Castles. (10 words)
I’m a 4-year-old Mastiff/American Bulldog mix. (10 words)
Archie Goodwin: "He lived alone apart from his big bull mastiff. (11 words)
According to Perth Amboy police, the 60-year-old man on Paderewski Avenue and his dog — pit bull-mastiff mix — were being aggressive when police responded to a call about loud music at around 9 p.m. (37 words)
Their evening walks continued even after Russia seized their hometown of Nova Kakhovka — shy Baranov with a giant black Italian mastiff and Pryshliak with a toy poodle whose apricot fur matched his beard. (33 words)
Dave Mastiff vs. Tyson T-Bone: A minor Miss because not only was the action in the ring slow and plodding, but I feel they could have stretched this feud out more. (32 words)
Example sentences (20)
They tossed each other around some more and Mastiff started catching his breath, and laid in some heavy strikes to Walter before he turned around and clocked Mastiff in the face.
Four dogs, including German Shepherds and a French Bull Mastiff, were earlier seized from the property following an attack on a three-year-old girl on April 13.
He said the dog that attacked her was off-lead at the time and he believed it was a Boxer and Mastiff cross-breed.
If you want the traits of a Labrador but the intimidation of a large dog like a Mastiff, Will recommends the Newfoundland.
Their evening walks continued even after Russia seized their hometown of Nova Kakhovka — shy Baranov with a giant black Italian mastiff and Pryshliak with a toy poodle whose apricot fur matched his beard.
The world record is held by a much larger Neapolitan Mastiff named Tia who gave birth to 24 puppies in 2004.
A beagle, a dachshund, or a Yorkie can be as much of a terror as a Mastiff or a Rottweiler.
According to Perth Amboy police, the 60-year-old man on Paderewski Avenue and his dog — pit bull-mastiff mix — were being aggressive when police responded to a call about loud music at around 9 p.m.
Nicola Edgerton, of Windle Hall Drive, Windlehurst was charged with being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control causing injury, namely a boxer/bull mastiff named Lola.
Skye ideally needs a home with breed experience, or knowledge of Cane Corsos/Mastiff breeds to make sure she matures into a well rounded, happy and social girl.
The rehoming centre has also seen the arrival of six mastiff-cross puppies, who the staff have named after Star Wars characters.
Archie Goodwin: "He lived alone apart from his big bull mastiff.
Additionally, the custom Rifle Paper Co. wedding stationery featured the couple with their bulldog, Samson, and mastiff, Stella.
A sheriff has ordered the destruction of a Mastiff cross named Koos after it bit a musician in the face in a terrifying street attack in Aberdeen.
The Dangerous Dogs Act (1991) outlaws four types of dog; the pitbull terrier, Japanese tosa, dogo Argentino, and fila Brasilerio (Brazilian Mastiff).
The French Mastiff were specifically bred to guard Medieval Castles.
Dave Mastiff vs. Tyson T-Bone: A minor Miss because not only was the action in the ring slow and plodding, but I feel they could have stretched this feud out more.
Description: We are missing a mastiff-malemute mix by the name of Jun-Jun.
I’m a 4-year-old Mastiff/American Bulldog mix.
In discussing the situation with Florida Mastiff Rescue representative, Pam Boswell, she praised Robbie's help with this dog to the utmost.
Common combinations with mastiff
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts: