3syllables
torpedoes
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Definitions oftorpedoes
1noun
- 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.
1verb
- 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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