Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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torpedo | Yes | No | Yes | No |
attack | Yes | No | Yes | No |
torpedo (noun) | attack (noun) |
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any sluggish bottom-dwelling ray of the order Torpediniformes having a rounded body and electric organs on each side of the head capable of emitting strong electric discharges | (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons) |
armament consisting of a long cylindrical self-propelled underwater projectile that detonates on contact with a target | a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase |
a small explosive device that is placed on a railroad track and fires when a train runs over it; the sound of the explosion warns the engineer of danger ahead | the act of attacking |
a small firework that consists of a percussion cap and some gravel wrapped in paper; explodes when thrown forcefully against a hard surface | ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation |
an explosive device that is set off in an oil well (or a gas well) to start or to increase the flow of oil (or gas) | an offensive move in a sport or game |
a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States | strong criticism |
a professional killer who uses a gun | intense adverse criticism |
the onset of a corrosive or destructive process (as by a chemical agent) | |
a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition |
torpedo (verb) | attack (verb) |
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attack or hit with torpedoes | begin to injure |
set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task | |
attack in speech or writing | |
launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with | |
take the initiative and go on the offensive | |
attack someone physically or emotionally |