1. plural of torpedo; self-propelled underwater missiles designed to explode on contact with ships
Usage: military; naval warfare
2. plural of torpedo; large electric rays capable of delivering powerful electric shocks
Usage: marine biology

Examples

• The submarine launched two torpedos at the enemy vessel.
• Naval forces detected incoming torpedos on their sonar.
• The destroyer’s torpedos missed their target by several meters.
• Ancient torpedos were found in the shallow waters near the reef.
• Marine biologists studied the electric discharge patterns of torpedos.
• The aquarium’s torpedo ray exhibit featured several large torpedos.
• Divers should be cautious around torpedos due to their electric shock capability.