torpedo boat

/tɔrˌpidoʊ ˈboʊt/
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Other forms: torpedo boats

Definitions of torpedo boat
  1. noun
    small high-speed warship designed for torpedo attacks in coastal waters
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    types:
    PT boat, mosquito boat, mosquito craft, motor torpedo boat
    a small fast unarmored and lightly armed torpedo boat; P(atrol) T(orpedo) boat
    type of:
    combat ship, war vessel, warship
    a government ship that is available for waging war
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