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torpedo

noun verb

An electric ray of the genus Torpedo.

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Word length
7
Starts with
T
Ends with
O
Contains
OR
Scrabble score
10
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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/ˌtɔː(ɹ)ˈpiː.dəʊ/ /ˌtɔɹˈpi.doʊ/

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noun

  1. An electric ray of the genus Torpedo.

  2. A cylindrical explosive projectile that can travel underwater and is used as a weapon.

  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.

  9. An automobile with a torpedo body.

  10. (usually in the plural) A woman's shoe with a pointed toe.

  11. (usually in the plural) A large breast; breast with a large nipple.

  12. A marijuana cigarette.

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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