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Torpedo
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torpedo, panino sottomarino
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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torpedine, razza elettrica
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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siluro, proiettile auto-propulso subacqueo
armament consisting of a long cylindrical self-propelled underwater projectile that detonates on contact with a target
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siluro, detonatore ferroviario
an explosive device placed on railroad tracks, activated by passing trains to warn engineers of potential dangers ahead
Esempi
Startled by the torpedo's sharp report, the engineer swiftly brought the locomotive to a halt to investigate the track ahead.
Sorpreso dall'acuto rapporto del siluro, l'ingegnere fermò rapidamente la locomotiva per investigare il binario davanti.
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petardo, siluro (in questo specifico contesto)
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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torpedine, carica esplosiva
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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sicario, torpedine
a professional killer who uses a gun
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torpedo, carrozzeria torpedo
a vintage car body style with a streamlined, tapering shape resembling a naval torpedo
Esempi
The torpedo shape's influence can still be seen in modern car designs, reflecting its enduring impact on the evolution of automobile aesthetics.
L'influenza della forma a siluro può ancora essere vista nei design delle auto moderne, riflettendo il suo impatto duraturo sull'evoluzione dell'estetica automobilistica.
to torpedo
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silurare, attaccare con siluri
attack or hit with torpedoes
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torpedine
to completely eliminate the possibility of something succeeding
