Term: department of defense: the federal department responsible for safeguarding national security of the United States; created in 1947
Broader: entity: that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving) | Unrelated: intermittent claudication: lameness due to pain in leg muscles because the blood supply is inadequate; pain subsides with rest
Broader: entity: that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving) | Unrelated: hyperbaton: reversal of normal word order (as in `cheese I love')
Broader: entity: that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving) | Unrelated: beehive: a structure that provides a natural habitation for bees; as in a hollow tree
Broader: entity: that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving) | Unrelated: assassin: a member of a secret order of Muslims (founded in the 12th century) who terrorized and killed Christian Crusaders
Broader: entity: that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving) | Unrelated: retainer: a dental appliance that holds teeth (or a prosthesis) in position after orthodontic treatment
Broader: entity: that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving) | Unrelated: encouragement: the expression of approval and support
Broader: entity: that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving) | Unrelated: oil tycoon: a powerful person in the oil business
Broader: entity: that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving) | Unrelated: linseed: the seed of flax used as a source of oil
Broader: entity: that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving) | Unrelated: skydiver: a person who jumps from a plane and performs various gymnastic maneuvers before pulling the parachute cord
Broader: entity: that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving) | Unrelated: lupinus: herbs or shrubs: lupin