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TORPEDO

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Torpedo.

How to pronounce torpedo:

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Torpedo - as a noun

A professional killer who uses a gun

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gun4gun for hiregunman9gunslinger12hired gunhit manhitman11shooter10triggerman14

A large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the united states

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bomber12cuban sandwichgrinder9hero7hero sandwichhoagie10hoagy12italian sandwichpoor boysub5submarine13submarine sandwichwedge10zep14

An explosive device that is set off in an oil well (or a gas well) to start or to increase the flow of oil (or gas)

A small firework that consists of a percussion cap and some gravel wrapped in paper; explodes when thrown forcefully against a hard surface

A small explosive device that is placed on a railroad track and fires when a train runs over it; the sound of the explosion warns the engineer of danger ahead

Armament consisting of a long cylindrical self-propelled underwater projectile that detonates on contact with a target

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
armament12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Any sluggish bottom-dwelling ray of the order torpediniformes having a rounded body and electric organs on each side of the head capable of emitting strong electric discharges

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crampfish21electric raynumbfish18

Torpedo - as a verb

Attack or hit with torpedoes

Example Sentences

"The submarine fired a torpedo at the enemy ship."
"The torpedo exploded upon impact with the target."
"The torpedo tube was loaded and ready for launch."
"The torpedo missed its target and veered off course."
"The torpedo boat swiftly approached the enemy fleet."
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Word Game Points

Is TORPEDO a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, torpedo is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TORPEDO has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is TORPEDO a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, torpedo is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TORPEDO has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is TORPEDO a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, torpedo is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TORPEDO has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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