Motor Torpedo Boat (Noun)
Meaning
A small fast unarmored and lightly armed torpedo boat; P(atrol) T(orpedo) boat.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The motor torpedo boat was designed for speed and agility, making it a formidable opponent in coastal waters.
- During World War II, the Allies used motor torpedo boats to attack enemy shipping and disrupt supply lines.
- The patrol torpedo boat was a type of motor torpedo boat used by the US Navy for coastal defense and reconnaissance.
- Motor torpedo boats were often used in surprise attacks, taking advantage of their speed and stealth to catch enemy vessels off guard.
- The motor torpedo boat's shallow draft and maneuverability made it an ideal vessel for navigating narrow channels and coastal waters.