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- [tawr-pee-doh]
- /tɔrˈpi doʊ/
- /tɔːˈpiː.dəʊ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [tawr-pee-doh]
- /tɔrˈpi doʊ/
Definitions of torpedoed word
- noun plural torpedoed a self-propelled, cigar-shaped missile containing explosives and often equipped with a homing device, launched from a submarine or other warship, for destroying surface vessels or other submarines. 1
- noun plural torpedoed any of various submarine explosive devices for destroying hostile ships, as a mine. 1
- noun plural torpedoed a cartridge of gunpowder, dynamite, or the like, exploded in an oil well to facilitate the extraction of oil from the well. 1
- noun plural torpedoed a detonating device fastened to the top of a rail so as to be exploded by the pressure of a locomotive or car, thus giving an audible signal to members of a train crew. 1
- noun plural torpedoed any of various other explosive devices, as a firework that consists of an explosive wrapped up with gravel in a piece of tissue paper and that detonates when thrown forcibly on the ground or against a hard surface. 1
- noun plural torpedoed Also called torpedo fish. an electric ray, especially Torpedo nobiliana, of the Atlantic Ocean. 1
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Origin of torpedoed
First appearance:
before 1510 One of the 26% oldest English words
1510-20; < Latin torpēdō numbness, torpidity, electric ray, equivalent to torpē(re) to be stiff (see torpid1) + -dō noun suffix
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Parts of speech for Torpedoed
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
torpedoed popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
torpedoed usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for torpedoed
verb torpedoed
- abrogated — to abolish by formal or official means; annul by an authoritative act; repeal: to abrogate a law.
- barraged — Simple past tense and past participle of barrage.
- cannonaded — Simple past tense and past participle of cannonade.
- corked — (of a wine) tainted through having a cork containing excess tannin
- deracinated — to pull up by the roots; uproot; extirpate; eradicate.
noun torpedoed
- cannonballed — Simple past tense and past participle of cannonball.
- napalmed — Simple past tense and past participle of napalm.
Antonyms for torpedoed
verb torpedoed
- loosed — free or released from fastening or attachment: a loose end.
Top questions with torpedoed
- what torpedoed ships do?
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