Torrens

[tawr-uhnz, tor-]

noun

1. Lake Torrens, a salt lake in Australia, in eastern South Australia. 130 miles (210 kilometers) long; 2,400 square miles (6,220 square kilometers); 25 feet (8 meters) below sea level.

Torrens

/ ˈtɒrənz /

noun

1. a shallow salt lake in E central South Australia, about 8 m (25 ft) below sea level. Area: 5776 sq km (2230 sq miles)

Word History and Origins

Origin of Torrens¹

First recorded in 1840–45; named after Sir Robert Torrens (1814–84), British administrator in Australia; Torrens system ( def. )

Example Sentences

Chris Torrens, head of China at advisory and advocacy firm APCO, points out that some of the country's bigger machinery sectors, including the new high technology industries that Beijing is trying to support, still rely on oil.

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Mr Torrens says Chinese officials detect an opportunity, and suggests that in a sense the country is opening its doors through the WEF event.

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Luis Torrens led with a single.

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The list included first-base coach Kristopher Negron, catchers Omar Narvaez and Luis Torrens and designated hitter/first baseman Edwin Encarnacion.

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The band says while Earl is recovering, all scheduled dates will be going ahead with Ben Torrens standing in for him.

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