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torpedo in Greek

torpedo in Greek is τορπίλη, τορπιλίζω — torpedo means a self-propelled underwater explosive weapon fired from a ship, submarine, or aircraft to strike another vessel.

torpedo in Greek

τορπίλη
noun
Pronounced: torpili
(military) A cylindrical explosive projectile that can travel underwater and is used as a weapon. [from 1805]
τορπιλίζω
verb
Pronounced: torpilizo

What does "torpedo" mean?

  1. noun A self-propelled underwater explosive weapon fired from a ship, submarine, or aircraft to strike another vessel.
    "The submarine fired a torpedo at the enemy destroyer."
  2. noun Informal: a long sandwich made on a roll, also called a submarine or hoagie.
    "He ordered a meatball torpedo for lunch."
  3. verb To deliberately ruin or destroy a plan, deal, or effort.
    "A single leaked email torpedoed the merger talks."
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torpedo in a sentence

  • The submarine fired a torpedo at the enemy destroyer.
  • Two torpedoes struck the hull below the waterline.
  • He ordered a meatball torpedo for lunch.
  • A single leaked email torpedoed the merger talks.

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What is "torpedo" in Greek?

"torpedo" in Greek is τορπίλη, τορπιλίζω. torpedo means: A self-propelled underwater explosive weapon fired from a ship, submarine, or aircraft to strike another vessel.

How do you pronounce τορπίλη?

"torpedo" in Greek is τορπίλη, pronounced "torpili".

How do you use "torpedo" in a sentence?

Example: "The submarine fired a torpedo at the enemy destroyer." In Greek, "torpedo" is τορπίλη, τορπιλίζω.

Are there other ways to say "torpedo" in Greek?

Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "torpedo": τορπίλη, τορπιλίζω.

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