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• torpedo —    The torpedo fired from ships and aircraft derives its name from the torpedo that is the fish also known as an electric ray. The fish has an electric discharge that can cause numbness, and the weapon can incapacitate similarly. The ultimate… …   The Hutchinson dictionary of word origins

• torpedo — torpedolike, adj. /tawr pee doh/, n., pl. torpedoes, v., torpedoed, torpedoing. n. 1. a self propelled, cigar shaped missile containing explosives and often equipped with a homing device, launched from a submarine or other warship, for destroying …   Universalium

• The Cruising Association — is a major organisation for cruising sailors in Britain. Membership is composed of those who cruise inland, inshore and offshore by sail or power. The Association was founded in 1908 to provide improved facilities for cruising yachtsmen and it… …   Wikipedia

• Naval Discharge Review Board — The Naval Discharge Review Board (NDRB) is a board established by Congress the United States Department of the Navy before which members of the United States Navy and the United States Marine Corps can challenge the propriety of the terms of… …   Wikipedia

• discharge — Synonyms and related words: AC arc, Poulsen arc, abide by, abrogate, absolution, absolve, accomplish, accomplished fact, accomplishment, accordance, achieve, achievement, acknowledgment, acquit, acquitment, acquittal, acquittance, adhere to,… …   Moby Thesaurus

• torpedo — /tɔˈpidoʊ / (say taw peedoh) noun (plural torpedoes) 1. a self propelled cigar shaped missile containing explosives which is launched from a tube in a submarine, torpedo boat or the like, or from an aircraft, and explodes upon impact with the… …  

• Chester Arthur: State of the Union, 1882 — ▪ Primary Source       It is provided by the Constitution that the President shall from time to time give to the Congress information of the state of the Union and recommend to their consideration such measures as he shall judge necessary and… …   Universalium

• History of women in the military — The history of women in the military is one that extends over 4000 years into the past, throughout a vast number of cultures and nations. Women have played many roles in the military, from ancient warrior women, to the women currently serving in… …   Wikipedia

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• Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) — United States Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) Incumbent: Juan M. Garcia III since: September 16, 2009[1] …   Wikipedia