TORPEDO

Torpedo

The modern torpedo is a self-propelled weapon with an explosive warhead, launched above or below the water surface, propelled underwater towards a target, and designed to detonate either on contact with its target or in proximity to it.

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torpedo

Noun

  1. A cylindrical explosive projectile that can travel underwater and is used as a weapon.
  2. A fish having wings that generate , a kind of electric ray.
  3. A submarine sandwich.
  4. A naval mine.
  5. An explosive device buried underground and set off remotely, to destroy fortifications, troops, or cavalry; a land torpedo
  6. A professional gunman or assassin.
  7. a small explosive device attached to the top of the rail to provide an audible warning when a train passes over it
  8. A kind of firework in the form of a small ball, or pellet, which explodes when thrown upon a hard object.

Verb

  1. To send a torpedo, usually from a submarine, that explodes below the waterline of the target ship.
  2. To sink a ship with one of more torpedoes.
  3. To undermine or destroy any endeavor with a stealthy, powerful attack.


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