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- [tawr-pee-doh]
- /tɔrˈpi doʊ/
- /tɔːˈpiː.dəʊ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [tawr-pee-doh]
- /tɔrˈpi doʊ/
Definitions of torpedo word
- noun plural torpedo a self-propelled, cigar-shaped missile containing explosives and often equipped with a homing device, launched from a submarine or other warship, for destroying surface vessels or other submarines. 1
- noun plural torpedo any of various submarine explosive devices for destroying hostile ships, as a mine. 1
- noun plural torpedo a cartridge of gunpowder, dynamite, or the like, exploded in an oil well to facilitate the extraction of oil from the well. 1
- noun plural torpedo a detonating device fastened to the top of a rail so as to be exploded by the pressure of a locomotive or car, thus giving an audible signal to members of a train crew. 1
- noun plural torpedo any of various other explosive devices, as a firework that consists of an explosive wrapped up with gravel in a piece of tissue paper and that detonates when thrown forcibly on the ground or against a hard surface. 1
- noun plural torpedo Also called torpedo fish. an electric ray, especially Torpedo nobiliana, of the Atlantic Ocean. 1
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Origin of torpedo
First appearance:
before 1510 One of the 26% oldest English words
1510-20; < Latin torpēdō numbness, torpidity, electric ray, equivalent to torpē(re) to be stiff (see torpid1) + -dō noun suffix
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Parts of speech for Torpedo
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
torpedo popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
torpedo usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for torpedo
verb torpedo
- abrogate — If someone in a position of authority abrogates something such as a law, agreement, or practice, they put an end to it.
- axe — An axe is a tool used for cutting wood. It consists of a heavy metal blade which is sharp at one edge and attached by its other edge to the end of a long handle.
- barraging — Military. a heavy barrier of artillery fire to protect one's own advancing or retreating troops or to stop the advance of enemy troops.
- beaching — an expanse of sand or pebbles along a shore.
- beat down — When the sun beats down, it is very hot and bright.
noun torpedo
- ammo — Ammo is ammunition for guns and other weapons.
- ammunition — Ammunition is bullets and rockets that are made to be fired from guns.
- assassin — An assassin is a person who assassinates someone.
- bomb — A bomb is a device which explodes and damages or destroys a large area.
- bombshell — A bombshell is a sudden piece of bad or unexpected news.
Antonyms for torpedo
verb torpedo
- loose — free or released from fastening or attachment: a loose end.
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