dod
dod · dods
Sulk, huffSulk, huff
UK/dɒd/US/dɑd/
Meaning
3 senses(Ulster)Sulk, huff
(Ireland)Lump
(UK)A ground signal, such as a shunting disc.
More definitions
- the federal department responsible for safeguarding national security of the United States; created in 1947
Origin
From Irish dod (“sullenness, anger”). From Scots daud (“large piece”). Abbreviation of "From Irish dod (“sullenness, anger”).
From Scots daud (“large piece”).
Abbreviation of "Tommy Dodd".
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Forms
plural: dodsSynonyms
4 synonymsClose in meaning
- the federal department responsible for safeguarding national security of the United States; created in 1947:Department of DefenseDefense DepartmentUnited States Department of DefenseDefense
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedhoddy-dod