HyperDic: manhattan_project

English > 2 senses of the expression Manhattan Project:
NOUNgroupManhattan Projecta former United States executive agency that was responsible / responsible for developing atomic bombs during World War II
actManhattan Projectcode name for the secret United States project set up in 1942 to develop atomic bombs for use in World War II
English > Manhattan Project: 2 senses > noun 1, group
MeaningA former United States executive agency that was responsible / responsible for developing atomic bombs during World War II.
Part ofexecutive branch, Executive Office of the PresidentThe branch of the United States government that is responsible for carrying out the laws
Broaderexecutive agencyAn agency of the executive branch of government
SpanishProyecto Manhattan
CatalanProjecte Manhattan
English > Manhattan Project: 2 senses > noun 2, act
MeaningCode name for the secret United States project set up in 1942 to develop atomic bombs for use in World War II.
Instance ofundertaking, project, task, laborAny piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

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