torpedo

/T AO0 R P IY1 D OW0/
noun
  1. 1

    An electric ray of the genus Torpedo.

  2. 2

    A cylindrical explosive projectile that can travel underwater and is used as a weapon.

  3. 3

    A submarine sandwich.

  4. 4

    A naval mine.

  5. 5

    An explosive device buried underground and set off remotely, to destroy fortifications, troops, or cavalry; a land torpedo.

  6. 6

    A professional gunman or assassin.

  7. 7

    A small explosive device attached to the top of the rail to provide an audible warning when a train passes over it.

  8. 8

    A kind of firework in the form of a small ball, or pellet, which explodes when thrown upon a hard object.

  9. 9

    An automobile with a torpedo body.

  10. 10

    (usually in the plural) A woman's shoe with a pointed toe.

  11. 11

    (usually in the plural) A large breast; breast with a large nipple.

  12. 12

    A marijuana cigarette.

verb
  1. 1

    To send a torpedo, usually from a submarine, that explodes below the waterline of the target ship.

  2. 2

    To sink a ship with one of more torpedoes.

  3. 3

    To undermine or destroy any endeavor with a stealthy, powerful attack.

Source: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/torpedo