1. dayan - Noun
2. Dayan - Proper noun
Israeli general and statesman (1915-1981)
Source: WordNetAfter taking the border town of Ras an-Naqb on 30 October, Dayan ordered Yoffe to wait until air superiority was ensured. Source: Internet
After the Old City was captured, Dayan told his troops to dig in to hold it. Source: Internet
Dayan again raised the nuclear topic in a cabinet meeting, warning that the country was approaching a point of "last resort". Source: Internet
At 12:15 pm, Defense Minister Dayan announced that the Straits of Tiran constituted an international waterway open to all ships without restriction. Source: Internet
Dayan, a firm infantry man, preferred that arm of the service at the expense of armour, which Dayan saw as clumsy, pricey, and suffering from frequent breakdowns. Source: Internet
Defense Minister Moshe Dayan countermanded orders from Sharon's superiors to continue the attack. Source: Internet