Definition of Torpedo
Torpedo
tor·pe·do


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A self-propelled underwater projectile used as a weapon.

e.g. The submarine launched a torpedo at the enemy ship.

(noun)
a small firework that explodes upon impact;

e.g. They pretended that the firecrackers were torpedos.

(verb)
to destroy or wreck;

e.g. They would torpedo the strategy if it didn't work.



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