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[ぎょ(魚)·らい(雷)]
gyorai
noun

English Meaning(s) for 魚雷

noun
  1. torpedo
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Definition and Synonyms for 魚雷

Torpedo armament consisting of a long cylindrical self-propelled underwater projectile that detonates on contact with a target
Synonyms: 魚雷

Meanings for each kanji in 魚雷

» fish
» thunder; lightning bolt

Categories 魚雷 is a member of

Armament weaponry used by military or naval force
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Sample Sentences for 魚雷

It took many torpedo hits to send the battleship Bismarck to Davy Jones's locker.
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