Word Finder - torpedo

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An electric ray of the genus Torpedo.

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A cylindrical explosive projectile that can travel underwater and is used as a weapon.

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A submarine sandwich.

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A naval mine.

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An explosive device buried underground and set off remotely, to destroy fortifications, troops, or cavalry; a land torpedo.

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A professional gunman or assassin.

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A small explosive device attached to the top of the rail to provide an audible warning when a train passes over it.

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A kind of firework in the form of a small ball, or pellet, which explodes when thrown upon a hard object.

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An automobile with a torpedo body.

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(usually in the plural) A woman's shoe with a pointed toe.

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(usually in the plural) A large breast; breast with a large nipple.

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A marijuana cigarette.

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To send a torpedo, usually from a submarine, that explodes below the waterline of the target ship.

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To sink a ship with one of more torpedoes.

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To undermine or destroy any endeavor with a stealthy, powerful attack.

There the German torpedo craft and German submarines lay in a safe base only some 60 m.

She missed her with a torpedo and opened fire at Boo yards.

The squib is lowered after the torpedo, and, when exploded by the descent of the weight, fires the charge.

On the completion of drilling, or when the production is found to decrease, it is usual to torpedo the well to increase the flow.

He added, it is true, a few torpedo boats and destroyers, but he promptly had them dismantled on arrival at Constantinople.

Bancroft was the first person who distinctly suspected that the effects of the torpedo were electrical.

Exeter was sunk by a torpedo from a Japanese destroyer.

The Black Hawk made two trips across the Atlantic before being struck by a torpedo in December 1944, five miles off Portland Bill.

I was in my cabin at the time and heard a loud humming noise just before the first torpedo exploded.

New Orleans, next astern in the US line, was hit by a torpedo which severed her bow.

The saucers simply collide into things like an aerial torpedo.

To explode the charge an iron weight, known as a go-devil, was dropped into the well, and striking the disk exploded the cap and fired the torpedo.

It must be borne in mind that although the explosion may increase the production for a time, it is by no means certain that the actual output of a well is increased in all such cases, though from some wells there would be no production without the use of the torpedo.

In 1906 the effective fighting force consisted of 1 battleship, 2 belted cruisers, 4 protected cruisers, 3 torpedo gunboats, 6 destroyers and 8 modern torpedo boats.

Foremost among the industrial establishments are Whitehead's torpedo factory, Messrs Smith & Meynie's paper-mill, the royal tobacco factory, a chemical factory, and several flour-mills, tanneries and rope manufactories.

The term is also used of structures resembling these articles, especially of the framework of booms, spars and netting forming a protection for a warship against torpedo attack.

He invented an electric torpedo for harbour defence, and in 1862 was ordered to England to purchase torpedo material, &c. Here he took active part in organizing a petition for peace to the American people, which was unsuccessful.

Again, there were German air attacks and engagements with Italian destroyers and torpedo boats.

German torpedo flotillas attacked enemy main fleet heard detonations.

In 1913 a trial was conducted using a false bow, representing a torpedo gunboat, fitted to an old vessel called Mastiff.

Bomb dropping experiments began, and in July 1914, a 14 " torpedo was launched from a short seaplane.

For the survivors trapped aft of the torpedo stowage compartment the situation was hopeless.

Portland's fortifications were soon superseded by new technology in the shape of the torpedo.

There are also old bits of torpedo scattered around from the lakes past.

Bomb dropping experiments began, and in July 1914, a 14 torpedo was launched from a Short seaplane.

Portland 's fortifications were soon superseded by new technology in the shape of the torpedo.

The six forward torpedo tubes are all in place, with the external doors open, allowing for detailed examination.

At dusk on 21st Oct she reported she was under attack by torpedo boats from all sides.

A large steamer was sighted but her position did not allow for torpedo attack.

Ursula, having six torpedo tubes, filled the long stop, several miles west of the line.

On December 10 th, both ships were sunk by repeated attacks from Japanese torpedo bombers.

Her main purpose was to launch smaller torpedo boats against enemy shipping.

The celeb baddie fired back by taking his live show on the road, with a sold-out US tour called My Violent Torpedo of Truth/Defeat Is Not an Option.

In March of 2011, in response to the feud with Lorre, his subsequent firing from CBS and more, Sheen announced a nationwide tour called My Violent Torpedo of Truth, Defeat is Not An Option.

In the higher-priced pool toy category are motorized torpedo launchers that shoot at their targets underwater at breakneck speed.

Bullet bras, also known as cone or torpedo bras, are now considered a retro lingerie item.

In addition to online ordering, you can also purchase your torpedo bra ordering over the phone or visiting their West Hollywood store in LA if you're on the west coast.

Secrets in Lace - Retro-inspired torpedo bras are found here in traditional shades of white, red, pink and black.

There are barely pointed styles and those with extreme points that can't be mistaken for anything but cone, or torpedo, bras.

One recommended look to try with your torpedo bra is to wear it with fitted sweaters that are cinched at the waist.

The bullet bra, known also as a torpedo or cone bra, created a silhouette that was a definitive part of 40s and 50s culture.

Cone bras are also known as bullet bras and torpedo bras.

Torpedo bras have been around since the 1940s when Hollywood starlets began wearing them to play up their silhouettes.

Torpedo -- or cone -- bras make their appearance time and time again as the economy shifts to a more positive outlook and they first made their debut after World War II, perhaps named for the torpedos used in wartime.

Authentic torpedo bras are made with circular stitching and shaping.

In addition to the circular stitching, which isn't commonly found in modern styles, the original torpedo bras did not have underwire.

While torpedo bras aren't a trend that has a majority of women prancing around as Sweater Girls and therefore isn't easily accessible in major department stores, you can still purchase this retro bra.

In addition, if you need a little help filling out your torpedo bra, you'll find the very rare cone-shaped bra pads.

Torpedo bras have been making appearances off and on for about 70 years.

Torpedo bras may never see the spotlight again as the bra type of choice for the majority of the female population, but they may never be forgotten completely.