torpedo

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˌtɔː(r)ˈpiː.dəʊ/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˌtɔrˈpi.doʊ/

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• Hyphenation: tor‧pe‧do

Noun

Singular torpedo

Plural torpedos

1. A missile with explosives that is shaped like a cigar that moves by itself, sometimes built with a targeting device. It is a weapon used in sea battle and is used to destroy ships overseas.

   The torpedo slammed into the submarine and in one hit, it destroyed the machine.