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torpedoes

  • plural of torpedo.
  • present tense form of torpedo (3rd person singular).

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The USS Joseph P. Kennedy — a Gearing-class destroyer once equipped with Mark 32 torpedoes, anti-submarine missiles, and nuclear depth charges — has been decorated for Christmas.

From Salon Dec. 24, 2025

The extensive list of procurements ranged from missiles to artillery, torpedoes, armoured vehicles, satellite systems and new uniforms as Berlin races to overhaul the long-neglected Bundeswehr.

From Barron's Dec. 17, 2025

But a whopping betrayal torpedoes the friendship—and Nora’s delusions.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 5, 2025

On this visit, Pistorius announced that Germany would be buying UK-made Sting Ray torpedoes for its P-8 aircraft.

From BBC Oct. 23, 2025

In the bow of the submarine, there were four torpedoes, and in the stern there was one torpedo tube for the remaining ten torpedoes.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple