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tor·pe·do
 torpedo
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- pronunciation:
- tor
pi
do
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
torpedoes |
| definition: |
a long missile that is shaped like a cigar and is used to destroy ships. A torpedo travels through the water under its own power and explodes when it hits something.
In World War Two, torpedoes were launched from both submarines and airplanes. |
| related words: |
assassin, missile |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
torpedoes, torpedoing, torpedoed |
| definition: |
to attack or sink with torpedoes.
The submarine torpedoed the enemy warship. |
| derivation: |
torpedolike (adj.) |
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