Torpedo

Pronunciation: /tɔːˈpiːdoʊ/

Definitions of torpedo

noun a cigar-shaped self-propelled underwater missile designed to be fired from a ship or submarine or dropped into the water from an aircraft

Example Sentences

A1 The torpedo is a type of underwater missile.

A2 The submarine launched a torpedo towards the enemy ship.

B1 The navy used torpedoes during the naval battle.

B2 The torpedo hit the target with precision, causing significant damage.

C1 The advanced torpedo technology allowed for precise targeting of enemy vessels.

C2 The torpedo's impact was devastating, sinking the enemy ship in seconds.

Examples of torpedo in a Sentence

formal The navy deployed a torpedo to sink the enemy ship.

informal The submarine fired a torpedo at the target.

slang That movie was a total torpedo, it bombed at the box office.

figurative His sharp criticism was like a verbal torpedo, hitting its target with precision.

Grammatical Forms of torpedo

• past tense: torpedoed
• plural: torpedoes
• comparative: more torpedo
• superlative: most torpedo
• present tense: torpedoes
• future tense: will torpedo
• perfect tense: has torpedoed
• continuous tense: is torpedoing
• singular: torpedo
• positive degree: torpedo
• infinitive: to torpedo
• gerund: torpedoing
• participle: torpedoed

Origin and Evolution of torpedo

First Known Use: 1520 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'torpedo' originated from the Latin word 'torpere' which means 'to be numb or sluggish'. It was used to describe explosive devices that caused a numbing or stunning effect on the enemy.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'torpedo' evolved to specifically refer to underwater explosive devices used in naval warfare, before later expanding to include self-propelled missiles and eventually becoming a term for fast-moving aquatic animals like the torpedo fish.