torpedo boat

tor·pe·do boat

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Definitions of torpedo boat words

noun torpedo boat a small, fast, highly maneuverable boat used for torpedoing enemy shipping. 1
noun torpedo boat (formerly) a small high-speed warship designed to carry out torpedo attacks in coastal waters 0
noun torpedo boat a small, fast, maneuverable warship with torpedoes as its main weaponry 0

before 1800

One of the 42% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1800-10

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