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bull pen
noun
Definition of BULL PEN
1
: a large cell where prisoners are detained until brought into court
2
a : a place on a baseball field where pitchers warm up before they start pitching b : the relief pitchers of a baseball team
3
: an open work area not divided into offices
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First Known Use of BULL PEN
1809
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