torpedo
intermediateB1/tɔːrˈpiːdoʊ/ · tor-pe-do
A self-propelled weapon with an explosive warhead that is launched underwater and detonated upon impact.
Meanings
A self-propelled weapon with an explosive warhead that is launched underwater and detonated upon impact.
ایک خود کار ہتھیار جس میں دھماکہ خیز مواد ہوتا ہے جو پانی کے نیچے سے چلتا ہے اور ٹکرانے پر پھٹتا ہے۔
ٹارپیڈو
torpedo
Common Collocations
- guided torpedo
- torpedo attack
- acoustic torpedo
Example Sentences
The submarine launched a torpedo at the enemy ship.
سب میرین نے دشمن کے جہاز کی طرف ایک ٹارپیڈو چھوڑا۔
Submarine ne dushman ke jahaz ki taraf ek torpedo chhoda.
The development of the torpedo changed naval warfare forever.
ٹارپیڈو کی ترقی نے سمندری جنگ کی صورت حال کو ہمیشہ کے لیے تبدیل کر دیا۔
Torpedo ki taraqqi ne samundari jang ki soorat hal ko hamesha ke liye tabdeel kar diya.
Modern torpedoes are equipped with advanced targeting systems.
جدید ٹارپیڈو جدید ہدف کے نظام سے لیس ہوتے ہیں۔
Jadid torpedoes jadid hadf ke nizam se leis hotay hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of torpedoes flying through water like arrows.
Imagine a submarine launching a torpedo underwater.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Italian "torpedine" — stun or numb
First known use: 19th century
The term was adopted in English in the early 19th century as a torpedo fish, then later it referred to the explosive device used in naval warfare.