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torpedo

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/tɔːrˈpiːdoʊ/ · tor-pe-do

A self-propelled weapon with an explosive warhead that is launched underwater and detonated upon impact.

Meanings

nounformal

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

Synonyms

missileweaponexplosiveمیزائلہتھیاردھماکہ خیز

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.

Easily Confused With

torpedoed:Torpedoed refers to the act of attacking or destroying something using a torpedo.

Word Family

torpedoes
nounٹارپیڈو

See Also

💡 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.