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torpedo

/tɔːˈpiː.dəʊ/

/tɔrˈpiː.doʊ/

Translations

torpedonoun

torpedoes

/tɔːˈpiː.dəʊ/

/tɔrˈpiː.doʊ/

торпеда

The submarine launched a torpedo at the enemy ship.

Подводная лодка выпустила торпеду по вражескому кораблю.

торпедо

The football player was known for his powerful torpedo shots.

Футболист был известен своими мощными ударами торпедо.

Additional translations

самоходная мина

подводная мина

Synonyms

underwater bomb

torpedoverb

torpedoed

Past Simple

torpedoed

Past Participle

torpedoing

Gerund

/tɔːˈpiːdəʊ/

/tɔrˈpiːdoʊ/

торпедировать

The submarine was ordered to torpedo the enemy ship.

Подводной лодке было приказано торпедировать вражеский корабль.

Synonyms

torpedoadjective

Used attributively to describe equipment or components related to torpedoes.

Synonyms

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.