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Torpedo
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sub, broodje
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, elektrische rog
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, onderzeese torpedo
armament consisting of a long cylindrical self-propelled underwater projectile that detonates on contact with a target
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torpedo, waarschuwingsapparaat
an explosive device placed on railroad tracks, activated by passing trains to warn engineers of potential dangers ahead
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torpedo, knalvuurwerk
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, explosieve voor putten
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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moordenaar, huurmoordenaar
a professional killer who uses a gun
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torpedo carrosseriestijl, torpedo carrosserie
a vintage car body style with a streamlined, tapering shape resembling a naval torpedo
to torpedo
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torpederen, aanvallen met torpedo's
attack or hit with torpedoes
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torpederen, saboteren
to completely eliminate the possibility of something succeeding
torpedo
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Voorbeeld
Torpedoes are critical safety devices on railways.
The torpedo on the track alerted the train's engineer with a loud bang.
The torpedo body style remains iconic in automotive history for its combination of aesthetic appeal and functional aerodynamics.
Enthusiasts admire vintage cars with torpedo body styles for their timeless elegance and historical significance in automotive design.
The sudden sound of the torpedo made the engineer stop the train
