torpedo /tɒ:'pi:dәu/

Meaning

English definition

• (n.) an explosive device that is set off in an oil well (or a gas well) to start or to increase the flow of oil (or gas)
• (n.) a small firework that consists of a percussion cap and some gravel wrapped in paper; explodes when thrown forcefully against a hard surface
• (n.) a small explosive device that is placed on a railroad track and fires when a train runs over it; the sound of the explosion warns the engineer of…

Chinese translation

• n. 鱼雷, 水雷, 地雷
• vt. 用鱼雷袭击, 破坏

Word details

Part of speech

noun / verb

Pronunciation

/tɒ:'pi:dәu/

Syllables

3

Exam levels

CET-6 · GRE

Frequency

Zipf 3.44 · Super Super Rare

Word forms

torpedoing, torpedoed, torpedos

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torpor · torpid

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