Définition et signification de « torpedo » en anglais

Torpedo

torpedo, sandwich sous-marin

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

torpille, raie électrique

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

informations grammaticales

statut d’animéité

animal

composition morphologique

simple

dénombrable

forme plurielle

torpedoes

torpille, engin autopropulsé sous-marin

armament consisting of a long cylindrical self-propelled underwater projectile that detonates on contact with a target

torpille, détonateur ferroviaire

an explosive device placed on railroad tracks, activated by passing trains to warn engineers of potential dangers ahead

Exemples

When the locomotive passed over the torpedo, it signaled a track problem.

Lorsque la locomotive est passée sur le torpille, elle a signalé un problème de voie.

pétard, torpille (dans ce contexte spécifique)

a small firework that consists of a percussion cap and some gravel wrapped in paper; explodes when thrown forcefully against a hard surface

torpille, charge explosive

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)

tueur à gages, torpilleur

a professional killer who uses a gun

torpédo, carrosserie torpédo

a vintage car body style with a streamlined, tapering shape resembling a naval torpedo

Exemples

Automobile designers aimed to enhance aerodynamics with torpedo bodies, which contributed to their sleek and elegant appearance.

Les concepteurs d'automobiles visaient à améliorer l'aérodynamique avec des carrosseries torpille, ce qui contribuait à leur apparence élégante et élégante.

to torpedo

VERBE

torpiller, attaquer avec des torpilles

attack or hit with torpedoes

informations grammaticales

composition morphologique

dérivé

verbe d’action

régulier

présent

torpedo

3e personne du singulier