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torpedo Definition and Meaning in English (torpedo definition)

noun
Synonyms:missileprojectile
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Torpedo definition: A cigar-shaped self-propelled underwater missile designed to be fired from a submarine or warship and explode on impact with a target.

Definitions of Torpedo

  1. 1noun

    A cigar-shaped self-propelled underwater missile designed to be fired from a submarine or warship and explode on impact with a target.

  2. 2verb

    To attack or sink a ship using a torpedo.

  3. 3verb

    To destroy or severely damage a plan, project, or career, often making it fail.

Example Sentences

“The submarine launched a torpedo towards the enemy vessel.”

“The warship attempted to torpedo the pirate boat.”

“His controversial remarks effectively torpedoed his political career.”

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Inflected Word Forms

past tensetorpedoed
present participletorpedoing
pluraltorpedoes

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

torpedo boatcollocation

A small, fast warship designed to launch torpedoes.

torpedo tubecollocation

A cylindrical launcher for torpedoes on a submarine or warship.

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Torpedo definition: A cigar-shaped self-propelled underwater missile designed to be fired from a submarine or warship and explode on impact with a target.
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'Torpedo' translates to 'torpedo' in English. Torpedo definition: A cigar-shaped self-propelled underwater missile designed to be fired from a submarine or warship and explode on impact with a target.
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