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    Torrent

    /ˈtɔːrənt/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid.
    The torrent swept away everything in its path after the heavy rain.
    A sudden, violent, and overwhelming flow or outpouring.
    She was met with a torrent of questions when she arrived at the meeting.
    A file or set of files distributed using the BitTorrent protocol.
    He downloaded the movie using a torrent to save bandwidth.
    verb
    To flow or pour rapidly and violently.
    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

    Pirated content shared via torrent files.
    I downloaded the movie through a torrent.
    A fast-paced and overwhelming experience, often related to digital content.
    The game was a torrent of action from start to finish.