Torpedo vs. Missile
Difference Between Torpedo and Missile
Torpedonoun
An electric ray of the genus Torpedo.
Missilenoun
Any object used as a weapon by being thrown or fired through the air, such as stone, arrow or bullet.
The Rhodians, who used leaden bullets, were able to project their missiles twice as far as the Persian slingers, who used large stones.Torpedonoun
(military) A cylindrical explosive projectile that can travel underwater and is used as a weapon.
Missilenoun
(military) A self-propelled projectile whose trajectory can be adjusted after it is launched.
That missile is explosive enough to kill hundreds.Torpedonoun
(regional) A submarine sandwich.
Missilenoun
rocket carrying passengers or instruments or a warhead
Torpedonoun
A naval mine.
Missilenoun
a weapon that is thrown or projected
Torpedonoun
An explosive device buried underground and set off remotely, to destroy fortifications, troops, or cavalry; a land torpedo.
Torpedonoun
(slang) A professional gunman or assassin.
Torpedonoun
A small explosive device attached to the top of the rail to provide an audible warning when a train passes over it.
Torpedonoun
A kind of firework in the form of a small ball, or pellet, which explodes when thrown upon a hard object.
Torpedonoun
An automobile with a torpedo body.
Torpedonoun
a woman's shoe with a pointed toe
Torpedonoun
a large breast; breast with a large nipple
Torpedonoun
(slang) a marijuana cigarette
Torpedonoun
a thick marijuana cigarette
Torpedonoun
a cigarette containing marijuana and crack cocaine
Torpedoverb
To send a torpedo, usually from a submarine, that explodes below the waterline of the target ship.
Torpedoverb
To sink a ship with one of more torpedoes.
Torpedoverb
To undermine or destroy any endeavor with a stealthy, powerful attack.
Torpedonoun
a professional killer who uses a gun
Torpedonoun
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
Torpedonoun
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)
Torpedonoun
a small firework that consists of a percussion cap and some gravel wrapped in paper; explodes when thrown forcefully against a hard surface
Torpedonoun
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
Torpedonoun
armament consisting of a long cylindrical self-propelled underwater projectile that detonates on contact with a target
Torpedonoun
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
Torpedoverb
attack or hit with torpedoes
