noun🔗ShareAn electric ray of the genus Torpedo."While diving in the Mediterranean Sea, the marine biologist spotted several torpedoes lurking on the sandy bottom, their flat bodies blending seamlessly with the environment. "animalfishelectricnauticalbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA cylindrical explosive projectile that can travel underwater and is used as a weapon."The submarine launched two torpedoes at the enemy ship. "weaponnauticalmilitarydevicetechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA submarine sandwich."For lunch, I ordered two torpedoes: one turkey and one veggie. "foodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA naval mine."During the war, many ships were sunk by torpedoes hidden in the harbor. "nauticalmilitaryweaponwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn explosive device buried underground and set off remotely, to destroy fortifications, troops, or cavalry; a land torpedo."During the simulated war game, the soldiers carefully placed the torpedoes along the expected enemy route. "militaryweapondevicewarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA professional gunman or assassin."During the gang war, several torpedoes were hired to eliminate rival leaders. "militaryweaponjobpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA small explosive device attached to the top of the rail to provide an audible warning when a train passes over it."The railroad workers placed torpedoes on the track to warn approaching trains of the obstruction ahead. "technicaldevicemachinevehiclesignalsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA kind of firework in the form of a small ball, or pellet, which explodes when thrown upon a hard object."The children threw the small torpedoes onto the sidewalk, enjoying the loud pops they made. "entertainmentitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn automobile with a torpedo body.""The car collector admired the sleek lines of his vintage torpedoes, showcasing their unique design from the early 20th century." "vehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(usually in the plural) A woman's shoe with a pointed toe.""My grandmother prefers wearing torpedoes because she finds the pointed toe very elegant." "wearstyleitemappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(usually in the plural) A large breast; breast with a large nipple.bodysexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA marijuana cigarette."The teenagers were caught trying to sneak torpedoes into the concert. "cultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo send a torpedo, usually from a submarine, that explodes below the waterline of the target ship."The submarine torpedoes the enemy warship, causing a massive explosion. "militarynauticalwarweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo sink a ship with one of more torpedoes."The enemy submarine torpedoed the cargo ship, causing it to sink quickly. "nauticalmilitarywarweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo undermine or destroy any endeavor with a stealthy, powerful attack."His constant negativity torpedoed the team's efforts to complete the project on time. "actionmilitarywarweaponbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading