torpedo
nounmasculine/tuɾˈpeðu/medium
tor·pe·do
Definition
A self-propelled underwater missile, typically carrying explosives, used to attack ships.
The submarine fired a torpedo at the enemy vessel.
The ship's hull was breached by the torpedo.
Common collocations
fire a torpedotorpedo tubeacoustic torpedo
Etymology
Do latim 'torpedo, -inis' (entorpecimento, peixe-elétrico), através do inglês 'torpedo'.