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tor·pe·do
 torpedo
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- pronunciation:
- tor
pi
do
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
torpedoes |
| definition 1: |
a long, cylindrical, self-propelled explosive missile that can be launched against ships from above or under water.
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| definition 2: |
any of various devices designed to explode underwater, esp. a submarine mine.
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| definition 3: |
any of several fishes related to skates and rays that give an electric shock on contact.
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| definition 4: |
(slang) a hired gunman; assassin.
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| related words: |
assassin, missile |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
torpedoes, torpedoing, torpedoed |
| definition 1: |
to attack, destroy, or sink with torpedoes.
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| definition 2: |
to cause to fail by undermining.
Management torpedoed the profit-sharing plan. |
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| derivation: |
torpedolike (adj.) |
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