Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bulldogger

noun
/ˈbʌlˌdɔɡər/
Definition
A person who catches a steer or calf by throwing a lasso around its horns and then taming or controlling it, often used in rodeo events.
Examples
  • The bulldogger successfully tackled the steer during the competition.
  • In the rodeo, being a bulldogger requires both strength and skill.
  • He trained for months to become a competitive bulldogger.
Meaning
A bulldogger is typically a cowboy or rodeo competitor skilled in the technique of bulldogging, where they attempt to wrestle a steer to the ground using specific techniques.
Synonyms
  • Rodeo cowboy
  • Steer wrestler
  • Cowpuncher