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

attack or sink (a ship) with a torpedo.

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The enemy plans to torpedo our fleet.
O inimigo planeja torpedear nossa frota.
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They managed to torpedo two enemy destroyers.
Eles conseguiram torpedear dois destróieres inimigos.
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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.
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