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Torpedo

Taw-RPEE-doh

/tɔːˈrpiːˌdoʊ/

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torpedo

Dictionary meaning

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: electric ray

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