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torrent

The correct spelling is torrent.

How to pronounce torrent

/ˈtɒɹ.ənt/
noun

IPA: /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. 1.A violent flow, as of water, lava, etc.; a stream suddenly raised and running rapidly, as down a precipice.
  2. 2.A large amount or stream of something.
  3. 3.(file sharing) A set of files obtainable through a peer-to-peer network, especially BitTorrent.

adjective

  1. 1.Rolling or rushing in a rapid stream.

verb

  1. 1.To download in a torrent.

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