Torpedo
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British pronunciation/tɔːpˈiːdə‌ʊ/
American pronunciation/tɔɹˈpiˌdoʊ/

Definition & Meaning of "torpedo"

Torpedo
01

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 definition and meaning
02

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

03

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

04

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

05

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

06

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)

07

a professional killer who uses a gun

08

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

to torpedo
01

attack or hit with torpedoes

02

to completely eliminate the possibility of something succeeding

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Example
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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
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