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torpedo

/ˌtɔː(ɹ)ˈpiː.dəʊ/ /ˌtɔɹˈpi.doʊ/

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noun

Torpedo

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. "

Mientras buceábamos con esnórquel, vimos un torpedo inmóvil en el fondo arenoso, su piel moteada se mezclaba perfectamente con el entorno.

animal fish biology ocean

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noun

Torpedo

A cylindrical explosive projectile that can travel underwater and is used as a weapon.

Examples :

"The submarine launched a torpedo at the enemy ship. "

El submarino lanzó un torpedo contra el barco enemigo.

weapon nautical military vehicle technology

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noun

Sándwich submarino

A submarine sandwich.

Examples :

"I ordered a turkey and swiss torpedo from the deli for lunch. "

Pedí un sándwich submarino de pavo y suizo de la tienda de delicatessen para el almuerzo.

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noun

Mina naval

Examples :

"During the war, many ships were sunk by torpedoes hidden in the harbor. "

Durante la guerra, muchos barcos fueron hundidos por minas navales escondidas en el puerto.

nautical military weapon

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noun

Mina terrestre

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. "

Los ingenieros colocaron una mina terrestre debajo del puente para evitar que el enemigo lo cruzara.

military weapon device war

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noun

Sicario, asesino a sueldo

A professional gunman or assassin.

Examples :

"The gangster was known as a skilled torpedo, feared by everyone in the city. "

El gángster era conocido como un sicario hábil, temido por todos en la ciudad.

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noun

Petardo de vía

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. "

La llegada programada del tren activó el petardo de vía, haciendo un fuerte bang que alertó a los trabajadores de su aproximación.

technical device signal sound vehicle traffic communication machine

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noun

Petardo

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. "

Los niños se rieron mientras arrojaban petardos contra la acera, disfrutando de las pequeñas explosiones.

entertainment item

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noun

Automóvil con carrocería torpedo

An automobile with a torpedo body.

Examples :

"My uncle's old car is a torpedo; it has a long, sleek body. "

El coche viejo de mi tío es un automóvil con carrocería torpedo; tiene una carrocería larga y elegante.

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noun

Zapatos de tacón de punta

(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." "

Mi abuela guarda sus viejos zapatos de tacón de punta en una caja de zapatos en la parte superior del armario; dice que ahora están de moda.

appearance wear style

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noun

Senos, pechos grandes

(usually in the plural) A large breast; breast with a large nipple.

Examples :

"Her torpedoes were a noticeable feature in the tight dress. "

Sus senos eran una característica notable en el vestido ajustado.

body anatomy sex

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noun

Porro, canuto

A marijuana cigarette.

Examples :

"My friend rolled a torpedo before the party. "

Mi amigo se lió un porro antes de la fiesta.

substance word entertainment culture

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verb

Torpedear

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. "

El submarino torpedeó el barco enemigo, causando daños significativos.

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verb

Torpedear

To sink a ship with one of more torpedoes.

Examples :

"The enemy submarine torpedoed the supply ship. "

El submarino enemigo torpedeó el barco de suministros.

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verb

Torpedear, sabotear

To undermine or destroy any endeavor with a stealthy, powerful attack.

Examples :

"The competitor's new marketing campaign torpedoed our sales figures. "

La nueva campaña de marketing del competidor torpedeó nuestras cifras de ventas.

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