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torrents

The correct spelling is torrents.

How to pronounce torrents

noun

Say it like: Tor-ren-ts

The correct spelling is torrents. 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.

Definition

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.

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