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Torpedo — meaning in English

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English meaning

torpedo noun A self-propelled underwater explosive weapon fired from a ship, submarine, or aircraft to strike another vessel.

Senses

Torpedo is used for these senses in English:

torpedo (fish) An electric ray of the genus Torpedo.
torpedo (military) A cylindrical explosive projectile that can travel underwater and is used as a weapon. [from 1805]

torpedo — full definition

noun A self-propelled underwater explosive weapon fired from a ship, submarine, or aircraft to strike another vessel.
noun Informal: a long sandwich made on a roll, also called a submarine or hoagie.
verb To deliberately ruin or destroy a plan, deal, or effort.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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