1. plural of torpedo; underwater explosive weapons designed to be fired from ships or submarines
Usage: military; nautical
2. plural of torpedo; large electric rays found in warm seas
Usage: marine biology

1. third person singular present of torpedo; destroys or ruins something deliberately

Examples

• The submarine launched two torpedoes at the enemy ship.
• Naval forces used torpedoes during the battle.
• Electric torpedoes can deliver powerful shocks to stun prey.
• The senator torpedoes every bill that comes to committee.
• Bad weather torpedoes our picnic plans.
• She torpedoes his argument with solid evidence.
• The scandal torpedoes his chances of winning the election.