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torpedo noun

  /ˌtoɹˈpi.doʊ/ , /ˌtɔː(ɹ)ˈpiː.dəʊ/
  • (fish) An electric ray of the genus Torpedo.
  • (military) A cylindrical explosive projectile that can travel underwater and is used as a weapon. [from 1805]
 torped

torpedo verb

  /ˌtoɹˈpi.doʊ/ , /ˌtɔː(ɹ)ˈpiː.dəʊ/
  • (transitive) To strike (a ship) with one or more torpedoes.
  • (transitive) To sink (a ship) with one or more torpedoes.
  • (transitive, figurative) To undermine or destroy any endeavor with a powerful attack.
 torpedera
torpedo tube
torpedtub
torpedo bomber
torpedflygplan
torpedo boat
torpedbåt
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