Todd

[ tod ]

noun

1. Alexander Ro·ber·tus [roh-, bur, -t, uh, s] Baron of Trumpington, 1907–97, Scottish chemist: Nobel Prize 1957.
2. David, 1855–1939, U.S. astronomer and teacher.
3. a male given name.

Todd

/ tɒd /

noun

1. ToddAlexander Robertus19071997MScottishSCIENCE: chemist Baron Alexander Robertus . 1907–97, Scottish chemist, noted for his research into the structure of nucleic acids: Nobel prize for chemistry 1957

Example Sentences

Todd failed anyway, and in 1989 ARO wound up in the hands of Ingersoll Rand, a large maker of industrial compressors, power tools, and lifting gear.

From MIT Technology Review

Todd wanted to acquire ARO’s pension fund to stave off bankruptcy.

From MIT Technology Review

I hope Todd is the same leader he was then, and when he comes back to SANDAG, he’ll have the skillset to bring us back together.

From Voice of San Diego

As required under statutes enacted long before the pandemic, Todd had the case certified by a medical expert before filing.

From ProPublica

That’s why Todd had the edge – when he’s not with you, he tells you.

From Voice of San Diego

Earlier in the segment, host Chuck Todd had asked him if he understood and acknowledged that black people have a fear of police.

From The Daily Beast

Dean Todd arranged for me to sit behind a screen and talk about my rape for a group of student leaders and activists.

From The Daily Beast

Dean Sybil Todd passed away from pancreatic cancer before she could testify.

From The Daily Beast

Dean Todd remained my friend until I graduated in 1988, with my degree in English literature.

From The Daily Beast

Canevari passed me off to Dean Sybil Todd, who accompanied me to the University Police Department.

From The Daily Beast

Stevey Todd looked over the side, and gave a grunt, and he says, "Something's a-suckin' the water out of the harbour."

From Project Gutenberg

Stevey Todd came out of the galley to tell him his mangoes were no good, so as to get up an argument, and Cuco laughed.

From Project Gutenberg

I heard Stevey Todd whoop down below, and he came on deck and he says, "She's wobbling again!"

From Project Gutenberg

For a few days Stevey Todd and I lived high on ship's stores, loafing and looking down the valley at the damaged city.

From Project Gutenberg

Stevey Todd said he was going with us, and there Rickhart disagreed with him again, and his argument was the same as before.

From Project Gutenberg