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Torpedo
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torpedo, bocadillo submarino
a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States
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torpedo, raya eléctrica
any sluggish bottom-dwelling ray of the order Torpediniformes having a rounded body and electric organs on each side of the head capable of emitting strong electric discharges
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torpedo, proyectil autopropulsado submarino
armament consisting of a long cylindrical self-propelled underwater projectile that detonates on contact with a target
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torpedo, detonador ferroviario
an explosive device placed on railroad tracks, activated by passing trains to warn engineers of potential dangers ahead
Ejemplos
Torpedoes are critical safety devices on railways.
Las torpedos son dispositivos de seguridad críticos en los ferrocarriles.
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petardo, torpedo (en este contexto específico)
a small firework that consists of a percussion cap and some gravel wrapped in paper; explodes when thrown forcefully against a hard surface
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torpedo, carga explosiva
an explosive device that is set off in an oil well (or a gas well) to start or to increase the flow of oil (or gas)
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asesino a sueldo, torpedo
a professional killer who uses a gun
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torpedo, carrocería torpedo
a vintage car body style with a streamlined, tapering shape resembling a naval torpedo
Ejemplos
The torpedo body style remains iconic in automotive history for its combination of aesthetic appeal and functional aerodynamics.
El estilo de carrocería torpedo sigue siendo icónico en la historia del automóvil por su combinación de atractivo estético y aerodinámica funcional.
to torpedo
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torpedear, atacar con torpedos
attack or hit with torpedoes
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torpedear
to completely eliminate the possibility of something succeeding
