Torpedo Boat (Noun)
Meaning
Small high-speed warship designed for torpedo attacks in coastal waters.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The torpedo boat was a small but deadly vessel that played a significant role in naval warfare during World War I.
- In the late 19th century, the development of the torpedo boat revolutionized naval warfare by providing a fast and agile platform for launching torpedo attacks.
- The German Navy's S-boat was a type of torpedo boat that was used extensively during World War II to attack Allied shipping in the English Channel.
- The torpedo boat's shallow draft and high speed made it an ideal vessel for operating in coastal waters and launching surprise attacks on enemy ships.
- During the American Civil War, the Union Navy employed torpedo boats to attack Confederate shipping and disrupt their supply lines.