torrent
[ tawr-uhnt, tor- ]
/ ˈtɔr ənt, ˈtɒr- /
noun
a stream of water flowing with great rapidity and violence.
a rushing, violent, or abundant and unceasing stream of anything: a torrent of lava.
a violent downpour of rain.
a violent, tumultuous, or overwhelming flow: a torrent of abuse.
adjective
Words nearby torrent
torremolinos, torrence, torrens, torrens system, torrens title, torrent, torrential, torres bodet, torres strait, torrey, torrey pine
Origin of torrent
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torrent
/ (ˈtɒrənt) /
noun
a fast, voluminous, or violent stream of water or other liquid
an overwhelming flow of thoughts, words, sound, etc
adjective
rare like or relating to a torrent
Word Origin for torrent
C17: from French, from Latin torrēns (noun), from torrēns (adjective) burning, from torrēre to burn
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