torpedo
US /tɔːrˈpiː.doʊ/
UK /tɔːrˈpiː.doʊ/

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torpedo
a cigar-shaped self-propelled underwater missile designed to be fired from a ship or submarine and explode on impact or in proximity to the target.
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The submarine launched a torpedo at the enemy vessel.
O submarino lançou um torpedo contra o navio inimigo.
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The ship was hit by a torpedo and began to sink.
O navio foi atingido por um torpedo e começou a afundar.
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torpedear, arruinar
deliberately ruin or destroy (a plan or project).
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His sudden resignation threatened to torpedo the entire project.
Sua renúncia repentina ameaçou torpedear todo o projeto.
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The new regulations could torpedo small businesses.
As novas regulamentações poderiam torpedear pequenas empresas.