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Uncommontorrent
The correct spelling is torrent.
How to pronounce torrent
/ˈtɒɹ.ənt/
nounIPA: /ˈtɒɹ.ənt/
Say it like: Tor-ren-t
The correct spelling is torrent. A violent flow, as of water, lava, etc.; a stream suddenly raised and running rapidly, as down a precipice. For example: "A torrent of green and white water broke over the hull of the sail-boat."
Usage Examples
“A torrent of green and white water broke over the hull of the sail-boat.”
“They endured a torrent of inquiries.”
“I got a torrent of the complete works of Shakespeare the other day; I'm not sure why.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A violent flow, as of water, lava, etc.; a stream suddenly raised and running rapidly, as down a precipice.
- 2.A large amount or stream of something.
- 3.(file sharing) A set of files obtainable through a peer-to-peer network, especially BitTorrent.
adjective
- 1.Rolling or rushing in a rapid stream.
verb
- 1.To download in a torrent.
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