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torpedo

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noun

  • An electric ray of the genus Torpedo.
  • A cylindrical explosive projectile that can travel underwater and is used as a weapon.
  • A submarine sandwich.
  • A naval mine.
  • An explosive device buried underground and set off remotely, to destroy fortifications, troops, or cavalry; a land torpedo.
  • A professional gunman or assassin.
  • A small explosive device attached to the top of the rail to provide an audible warning when a train passes over it.
  • A kind of firework in the form of a small ball, or pellet, which explodes when thrown upon a hard object.
  • An automobile with a torpedo body.
  • (usually in the plural) A woman's shoe with a pointed toe.
  • (usually in the plural) A large breast; breast with a large nipple.
  • A marijuana cigarette.

verb

  • To send a torpedo, usually from a submarine, that explodes below the waterline of the target ship.
  • To sink a ship with one of more torpedoes.
  • To undermine or destroy any endeavor with a stealthy, powerful attack.

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