DoD n 1: the federal department responsible for safeguarding national security of the United States; created in 1947 [syn: {Department of Defense}, {Defense Department}, {United States Department of Defense}, {Defense}, {DoD}]
DoD \DoD\, DOD \DOD\(d[o^]d or d[=e]"[=o]*d[=e]`), prop. n. [from Department of Defense.] the United States Department of Defense, the federal department responsible for safeguarding national security; created in 1947. It includes within its jurisdiction control of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines. [acronym] Syn: Department of Defense, Defense Department, Defense. [WordNet 1.5 +PJC] Dodd
Dodd \Dodd\, Dod \Dod\, v. t. [OE. dodden.] To cut off, as wool from sheep's tails; to lop or clip off. --Halliwell. [1913 Webster]
DoD 1. <body> {Department of Defense}. 2. {Dial on Demand}. (2000-03-25)