torpedo
//tɔːˈpiːdoʊ//
Noun
torpedoSingular
torpedoesPlural
1
A self-propelled underwater missile designed to be fired from a ship, submarine, or aircraft and to explode on reaching a target.
The submarine launched a torpedo at the enemy ship.
2
An electric ray, a fish that can produce an electric shock to stun prey or defend itself.
The torpedo uses electric shocks to stun its prey before eating it.
Synonym
Verb
torpedoInfinitive
torpedoPresent tense
torpedoedPast tense
torpedoedPast participle
torpedoingPresent participle
torpedoesThird-person singular
1
To attack or destroy with a torpedo.
The submarine torpedoed the enemy ship.
2
To deliberately ruin or sabotage something, such as a plan or negotiation.
His sudden resignation torpedoed the merger negotiations.