noun๐ShareAn electric ray of the genus Torpedo."While snorkeling, we saw a torpedo lying still on the sandy bottom, its mottled skin blending perfectly with the environment. "animalfishbiologyoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA cylindrical explosive projectile that can travel underwater and is used as a weapon."The submarine launched a torpedo at the enemy ship. "weaponnauticalmilitaryvehicletechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA submarine sandwich."I ordered a turkey and swiss torpedo from the deli for lunch. "foodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA naval mine."During the war, many ships were sunk by torpedoes hidden in the harbor. "nauticalmilitaryweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareAn explosive device buried underground and set off remotely, to destroy fortifications, troops, or cavalry; a land torpedo."The engineers planted a torpedo under the bridge to prevent the enemy from crossing. "militaryweapondevicewarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA professional gunman or assassin."The gangster was known as a skilled torpedo, feared by everyone in the city. "personjobpolicemilitaryweaponactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA small explosive device attached to the top of the rail to provide an audible warning when a train passes over it."The train's scheduled arrival triggered the torpedo, making a loud bang that alerted the workers to its approach. "technicaldevicesignalsoundvehicletrafficcommunicationmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA kind of firework in the form of a small ball, or pellet, which explodes when thrown upon a hard object."The children laughed as they threw torpedoes against the sidewalk, enjoying the small, popping explosions. "entertainmentitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareAn automobile with a torpedo body."My uncle's old car is a torpedo; it has a long, sleek body. "vehiclestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐Share(usually in the plural) A woman's shoe with a pointed toe.""My grandmother keeps her old torpedoes in a shoe box at the top of the closet; she says they're back in style now." "appearancewearstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐Share(usually in the plural) A large breast; breast with a large nipple."Her torpedoes were a noticeable feature in the tight dress. "bodyanatomysexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA marijuana cigarette."My friend rolled a torpedo before the party. "substancewordentertainmentcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo send a torpedo, usually from a submarine, that explodes below the waterline of the target ship."The submarine torpedoed the enemy ship, causing significant damage. "militarynauticalwarweaponvehicleoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo sink a ship with one of more torpedoes."The enemy submarine torpedoed the supply ship. "militarynauticalwarvehicleweaponactionoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo undermine or destroy any endeavor with a stealthy, powerful attack."The competitor's new marketing campaign torpedoed our sales figures. "militaryactionwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading