torpedo plural
tor·pe·do
The plural form of torpedo is torpedoes
T tDefinitions
- 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
- noun plural torpedo an electric catfish, Malapterurus electricus, inhabiting waters of tropical central Africa and the Nile valley. 1
- noun plural torpedo Informal. a hero sandwich. 1
- noun plural torpedo Slang. a gangster hired as a murderer. 1