torpedoes

Noun

Plural of torpedo. Cylindrical self-propelled weapons with an explosive warhead, launched above or below the water surface and propelled underwater towards a target.

ریشه

From Latin 'torpedo', meaning 'electric ray', through the naval weapon that moves underwater.

مثال

• The submarine launched two torpedoes at the enemy ship.
• The torpedoes caused massive damage to the hull.
• The navy has developed new torpedoes for underwater warfare.

ترکیب‌های رایج

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