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torpedo

UK
/tɔːˈpiː.dəʊ/
US
/tɔrˈpiː.doʊ/

Translations

torpedonoun
torpedoes
pl
UK
/tɔːˈpiː.dəʊ/
US
/tɔrˈpiː.doʊ/
torpilleChemin de fer.
The maintenance crew placed torpedoes on the rails to warn the approaching train of the damaged bridge.
L’équipe de maintenance a placé des torpilles sur les rails pour avertir le train qui approchait du pont endommagé.
The submarine launched a torpedo to disable the enemy vessel.
Le sous-marin a lancé une torpille pour neutraliser le navire ennemi.
torpilleEn zoologie.
The diver was cautious not to disturb the torpedo resting on the ocean floor.
Le plongeur a pris soin de ne pas déranger la torpille reposant sur le fond de l’océan.
Additional translations
sandwich torpilleEmprunt et usage peu courant pour un sandwich long.
Synonyms
weapon
missile
underwater bomb
explosive
projectile
torpedoverb
torpedoed
Past Simple
torpedoed
Past Participle
torpedoing
Gerund
UK
/tɔːˈpiːdəʊ/
US
/tɔrˈpiːdoʊ/
torpillerFiguré.
The unexpected budget cuts torpedoed the company's expansion plans.
Les réductions budgétaires inattendues ont torpillé les projets d’expansion de l’entreprise.
The submarine torpedoed the enemy ship during the naval battle.
Le sous-marin a torpillé le navire ennemi pendant la bataille navale.
Synonyms
attack
undermine
destroy
sink
strike
torpedoadjective
Used attributively to describe equipment or components related to torpedoes.
à torpilles
The submarine's torpedo tubes were loaded and ready.
Les tubes à torpilles du sous-marin étaient chargés et prêts.
Additional translations
torpilleurSurtout dans le vocabulaire militaire et naval.
Synonyms
hydrodynamic
aerodynamic
tapered
bullet-shaped
fusiform
spindle-shaped
cigar-shaped
streamlined
torpedo-like
torpedo-shaped

Definitions

torpedonoun
A cigar-shaped, self-propelled underwater missile designed to be launched from a submarine, ship, or aircraft and to explode on reaching a target.
The submarine launched a torpedo to disable the enemy vessel.
A type of sandwich made with a long roll, typically filled with meats, cheese, and various condiments; also known as a sub or hoagie.
I ordered a torpedo with turkey, ham, and Swiss cheese for lunch.
A type of electric ray capable of delivering a powerful electric shock.
The diver was cautious not to disturb the torpedo resting on the ocean floor.
A small explosive device placed on a railroad track to alert train drivers of danger ahead by detonating on contact with the wheels.
The maintenance crew placed torpedoes on the rails to warn the approaching train of the damaged bridge.
torpedoverb
To attack or destroy with a torpedo.
The submarine torpedoed the enemy ship during the naval battle.
To undermine or destroy a plan, project, or proposal.
The unexpected budget cuts torpedoed the company's expansion plans.
torpedoadjective
Relating to, designed for, or carrying torpedoes.
The submarine's torpedo tubes were loaded and ready.
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