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torpedo

noun

tȯr-ˈpē-(ˌ)dō

Definition of torpedo

as in submarine

a large sandwich on a long split roll that deli's torpedoes are big enough to serve two people

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Recent Examples of torpedo The submarine will be able to carry a mixed load of up to 18 heavyweight torpedoes and SM39 Exocet missiles. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026 Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force submarine fires a torpedo at the decommissioned USS Juneau in support of a live-fire sinking exercise (SINKEX) as part of Valiant Shield 2026 while underway in the Philippine Sea, June 27, 2026. — Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Considerations when choosing swimming pool dive toys Design Popular designs for swimming pool dive toys include sticks, rings, balls with tails, and torpedoes. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026 Built like torpedoes, steelhead are tremendously powerful and acrobatic fighters. — Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for torpedo

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Officials said the aircraft will strengthen surveillance over vast northern waters and improve Denmark’s ability to detect hostile submarines operating in the region.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026
Carney said the German and Norwegian governments have offered to make available some of their slots in production so Canada can receive submarines earlier.

— Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

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