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
