torpedoes

Meanings

• noun

  A self-propelled underwater projectile, typically containing an explosive warhead, used to attack and destroy ships or other underwater targets.

  - "The submarine fired a torpedo at the enemy ship."
  - "The torpedo hit the target and caused significant damage."

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Synonyms

torp , detonator , sub

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with torpedoes
mopedoes , copiedoes , robedoes

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Variants

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torpedo , torpedoes , torpedoed , torpedoing

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Etymology

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Originally derived from the Italian word 'torpide' meaning 'sluggish' or 'dull', due to the initial design of the weapon being slow-moving and difficult to evade.

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Trivia

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1. The first successful torpedo attack was carried out by the Italian Navy against the Austro-Hungarian battleship 'Erzherzog Ferdinand Max' in 1866.

2. Torpedoes can travel at speeds up to 50 knots (93 km/h) and can be equipped with various warheads, including conventional explosives and nuclear warheads.

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Related Concepts

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1. Submarine: A type of naval vessel that can operate underwater. Torpedoes are often used as a primary weapon by submarines.

2. Sonar: A system used to detect and locate objects underwater. Torpedoes are often guided using sonar technology.

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Culture

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Torpedoes have played a significant role in naval warfare since their invention in the late 19th century. They have been featured in numerous works of literature, such as H.G. Wells' 'The War in the Air' and Jules Verne's '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea'. In art, torpedoes have been depicted in various forms, including paintings and sculptures. In music, there is a song called 'Torpedo' by Eric Clapton.

How to Memorize "torpedoes"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, cylindrical object propelling through the water with a powerful engine at its front, followed by a large explosive warhead.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'torpedo' with the sound of an underwater explosion or the image of a submarine launching a weapon.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'torpedo' as 'TORP' for 'TORpedo Projectile'.

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