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- [tawr-pee-doh]
- /tɔrˈpi doʊ/
- /tɔːˈpiː.dəʊ/
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- [tawr-pee-doh]
- /tɔrˈpi doʊ/
Definitions of torpedoing word
- noun plural torpedoing 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 torpedoing any of various submarine explosive devices for destroying hostile ships, as a mine. 1
- noun plural torpedoing 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 torpedoing 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 torpedoing 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 torpedoing Also called torpedo fish. an electric ray, especially Torpedo nobiliana, of the Atlantic Ocean. 1
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Origin of torpedoing
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 Torpedoing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
torpedoing 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 most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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