noun Download 🔗Share An electric ray of the genus Torpedo. Examples : "While snorkeling, we saw a torpedo lying still on the sandy bottom, its mottled skin blending perfectly with the environment. " animal fish biology ocean Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A cylindrical explosive projectile that can travel underwater and is used as a weapon. Examples : "The submarine launched a torpedo at the enemy ship. " weapon nautical military vehicle technology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A submarine sandwich. Examples : "I ordered a turkey and swiss torpedo from the deli for lunch. " food Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A naval mine. Examples : "During the war, many ships were sunk by torpedoes hidden in the harbor. " nautical military weapon Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An explosive device buried underground and set off remotely, to destroy fortifications, troops, or cavalry; a land torpedo. Examples : "The engineers planted a torpedo under the bridge to prevent the enemy from crossing. " military weapon device war Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A professional gunman or assassin. Examples : "The gangster was known as a skilled torpedo, feared by everyone in the city. " person job police military weapon action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A small explosive device attached to the top of the rail to provide an audible warning when a train passes over it. Examples : "The train's scheduled arrival triggered the torpedo, making a loud bang that alerted the workers to its approach. " technical device signal sound vehicle traffic communication machine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A kind of firework in the form of a small ball, or pellet, which explodes when thrown upon a hard object. Examples : "The children laughed as they threw torpedoes against the sidewalk, enjoying the small, popping explosions. " entertainment item Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An automobile with a torpedo body. Examples : "My uncle's old car is a torpedo; it has a long, sleek body. " vehicle style Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (usually in the plural) A woman's shoe with a pointed toe. Examples : ""My grandmother keeps her old torpedoes in a shoe box at the top of the closet; she says they're back in style now." " appearance wear style Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (usually in the plural) A large breast; breast with a large nipple. Examples : "Her torpedoes were a noticeable feature in the tight dress. " body anatomy sex Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A marijuana cigarette. Examples : "My friend rolled a torpedo before the party. " substance word entertainment culture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To send a torpedo, usually from a submarine, that explodes below the waterline of the target ship. Examples : "The submarine torpedoed the enemy ship, causing significant damage. " military nautical war weapon vehicle ocean Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To sink a ship with one of more torpedoes. Examples : "The enemy submarine torpedoed the supply ship. " military nautical war vehicle weapon action ocean Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To undermine or destroy any endeavor with a stealthy, powerful attack. Examples : "The competitor's new marketing campaign torpedoed our sales figures. " military action war Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading