Torpedo vs Missiles - What's the difference?
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(military) A cylindrical explosive projectile that can travel underwater and is used as a weapon.
A fish having wings that generate , a kind of electric ray.
(regional) A submarine sandwich.
(archaic, military) A naval mine.
(obsolete, military) An explosive device buried underground and set off remotely, to destroy fortifications, troops, or cavalry; a land torpedo
(slang) A professional gunman or assassin.
(rail transport, US) a small explosive device attached to the top of the rail to provide an audible warning when a train passes over it
A kind of firework in the form of a small ball, or pellet, which explodes when thrown upon a hard object.
To send a torpedo, usually from a submarine, that explodes below the waterline of the target ship.
To sink a ship with one of more torpedoes.
To undermine or destroy any endeavor with a stealthy, powerful attack.