Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- adjective Having a short thick neck.
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- adjective Having a thick, muscular
neck
Etymologies
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Examples
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A bullnecked field commander with narrow, piercing blue eyes, Mladic seized the town and was seen handing candy to Muslim children in the town's square.
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A bullnecked field commander with narrow, piercing blue eyes, Mladic seized the town and was seen handing candy to Muslim children in the town's square.
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Beet lifted jasmine, the way a bullnecked partner lifts a ballerina, and the pair came on stage on citron's fluty cue.
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General Meiffert's special forces, which, until Kahlan had promoted him, he had ably commanded, were now led by Captain Zimmer, a young, square jawed, bullnecked D'Haran with an infectious smile.
Men Don't Leave Me 2010
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It was another hour before anyone else arrived, and she turned expectantly to see a heavyset, bullnecked man at least fifteen years older than she.
Silent Scream: An Anna Travis Mystery Lynda La Plante 2009
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It was another hour before anyone else arrived, and she turned expectantly to see a heavyset, bullnecked man at least fifteen years older than she.
Silent Scream: An Anna Travis Mystery Lynda La Plante 2009
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He was a bullnecked bruiser with a florid complexion and a prodigious beer belly.
THE 4400® WELCOME TO PROMISE CITY GREG COX 2009
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He was a bullnecked bruiser with a florid complexion and a prodigious beer belly.
THE 4400® WELCOME TO PROMISE CITY GREG COX 2009
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He was a bullnecked bruiser with a florid complexion and a prodigious beer belly.
THE 4400® WELCOME TO PROMISE CITY GREG COX 2009
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Does Meyers (bullnecked himself, per the jacket photo) identify with this man?
George Orwell FAQ - George Orwell: The Chestnut Tree Cafe 2003
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