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tor·pe·do

torpedo

 
pronunciation:
tor pi do
parts of speech:
noun, transitive verb
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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.
definition 2: any of various devices designed to explode underwater, esp. a submarine mine.
definition 3: any of several fishes related to skates and rays that give an electric shock on contact.
definition 4: (slang) a hired gunman; assassin.
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part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: torpedoes, torpedoing, torpedoed
definition 1: to attack, destroy, or sink with torpedoes.
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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