Torpedo

/ˌtɔː(ɹ)ˈpiː.dəʊ/ noun verb

An electric ray of the genus Torpedo.

What it means

  1. (noun) An electric ray of the genus Torpedo.
  2. (noun) A cylindrical explosive projectile that can travel underwater and is used as a weapon.
  3. (noun) A submarine sandwich.
  4. (noun) A naval mine.
  5. (noun) An explosive device buried underground and set off remotely, to destroy fortifications, troops, or cavalry; a land torpedo.
  6. (noun) A professional gunman or assassin.
  7. (noun) A small explosive device attached to the top of the rail to provide an audible warning when a train passes over it.
  8. (noun) A kind of firework in the form of a small ball, or pellet, which explodes when thrown upon a hard object.
  9. (noun) An automobile with a torpedo body.
  10. (noun) (usually in the plural) A woman's shoe with a pointed toe.
  11. (noun) (usually in the plural) A large breast; breast with a large nipple.
  12. (noun) A marijuana cigarette.

Letter analysis

  • Torpedo contains 7 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
  • It uses 6 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 3.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 10.

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What does Torpedo mean?

An electric ray of the genus Torpedo.

What are the anagrams of Torpedo?

Valid anagrams: trooped.

How many letters are in Torpedo?

Torpedo has 7 letters.

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