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aerial torpedo

 

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Noun aerial torpedo has 1 sense
  1. aerial torpedo - a torpedo designed to be launched from an airplane
    --1 is a kind of
    torpedo

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Aerial Torpedo

Definition:

An aerial torpedo refers to a projectile or bomb specially designed for launching from aircraft at targets on the ground or in the water. It is typically guided or unguided and can be used in various military and warfare operations.

Senses:

Noun - Military

An aerial torpedo, in military terms, is a weapon system that can be dropped or launched from an aircraft. It is used to destroy or damage enemy targets on land, water, or underwater.

Sample Sentence:

The bomber aircraft released an aerial torpedo, which accurately hit the enemy battleship in the naval operation.

Noun - History

In historical context, 'aerial torpedoes' referred to early types of guided missiles or bombs used during World War II and other conflicts. They were typically propelled by rocket engines and guided towards their targets.

Sample Sentence:

During World War II, the V-1 flying bomb was one of the most infamous aerial torpedoes employed by the Axis powers, causing significant damage to many cities in Europe.

Noun - Sports

In sports like water skiing or wakeboarding, 'aerial torpedo' is used to describe an advanced maneuver where the rider performs a twisting, flipping, or spinning jump while in mid-air.

Sample Sentence:

The professional wakeboarder executed a flawless aerial torpedo, impressing the judges with his skills and agility.

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