The term 'torpedoes' can be broken down into five words: gunmen (6 letters), RUINS (5 letters), heros (5 letters), sinks (5 letters), and HITMEN (6 letters). Gunmen are people who use guns to threaten or harm others, while RUINS are the remains of a destroyed building or city. Heros are people who are admired for their courage, strength, and noble qualities, while sinks are objects that are used to hold water. Finally, HITMEN are people who are hired to commit murder or other violent acts. All of these words are related to the term 'torpedoes, ' which are explosive devices that are launched underwater to sink ships.