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TORPEDOING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Torpedoing.

Torpedoing - as a noun

A professional killer who uses a gun

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gungun for hiregunmangunslingerhired gunhit manhitmanshootertriggerman

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bombercuban sandwichgrinderherohero sandwichhoagiehoagyitalian sandwichpoor boysubsubmarinesubmarine sandwichwedgezep

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)

A small firework that consists of a percussion cap and some gravel wrapped in paper; explodes when thrown forcefully against a hard surface

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

Armament consisting of a long cylindrical self-propelled underwater projectile that detonates on contact with a target

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
armament
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crampfishelectric raynumbfish

Torpedoing - as a verb

Attack or hit with torpedoes

Example Sentences

"The submarine was torpedoing enemy ships during the war."
"The captain ordered his crew to begin torpedoing the enemy vessel."
"The torpedoing of the ship caused it to sink rapidly."
"The navy conducted torpedoing exercises to train their sailors."
"The enemy fleet was caught off guard by the sudden torpedoing attack."
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Word Game Points

Is TORPEDOING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, torpedoing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TORPEDOING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is TORPEDOING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, torpedoing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TORPEDOING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is TORPEDOING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, torpedoing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TORPEDOING has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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