Meaning & Definition of word "Torrent"
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Torrent
/ˈtɔːrənt/
noun:
- 1. A strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid.
- Example: The torrent swept away everything in its path after the heavy rain.
- 2. A sudden, violent, and overwhelming flow or outpouring.
- Example: She was met with a torrent of questions when she arrived at the meeting.
- 3. A file or set of files distributed using the BitTorrent protocol.
- Example: He downloaded the movie using a torrent to save bandwidth.
verb:
- 1. To flow or pour rapidly and violently.
- Example: During the storm, rain began to torrent down from the sky.
Etymology
Middle English, from Old French 'torent', from Latin 'torrentem', meaning 'to rush, to turn'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
a torrent of:
A large or overwhelming quantity of something, especially words or emotions.
in torrents:
In large quantities or in a heavy manner.
Related Words
deluge:
A severe flood.
current:
A flow of water or air.
flood:
An overflowing of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits.
Slang Meanings of torrent
Meaning: Pirated content shared via torrent files.
Example Sentence: I downloaded the movie through a torrent.
Meaning: A fast-paced and overwhelming experience, often related to digital content.
Example Sentence: The game was a torrent of action from start to finish.