Definição e significado de "torpedo"em inglês

Torpedo

SUBSTANTIVO

torpedo, sanduíche 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

torpedo, raia-elétrica

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

informações gramaticais

estado de animacidade

animal

composição morfológica

simples

contável

forma plural

torpedoes

torpedo, projétil autopropelido subaquático

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

torpedo, detonador ferroviário

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

Exemplos

The torpedo on the track alerted the train's engineer with a loud bang.

O torpedo no trilho alertou o engenheiro do trem com um estrondo alto.

traque, torpedo (neste 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

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)

assassino de aluguel, torpedo

a professional killer who uses a gun

torpedo, carroceria torpedo

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

Exemplos

Many classic cars from the 1930s and 1940s were built with a torpedo body style, characterized by its streamlined design.

Muitos carros clássicos das décadas de 1930 e 1940 foram construídos com um estilo de carroceria torpedo, caracterizado por seu design aerodinâmico.

to torpedo

VERBO

torpedear, atacar com torpedos

attack or hit with torpedoes

informações gramaticais

composição morfológica

derivado

verbo de ação

regular

presente

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