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/ˈtɒɹ.ənt//ˈtɑɹ.ənt/Definitions
A violent flow, as of water, lava, etc.; a stream suddenly raised and running rapidly, as down a precipice.
Example: A torrent of green and white water broke over the hull of the sail-boat.
A large amount or stream of something.
Example: They endured a torrent of inquiries.
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Rolling or rushing in a rapid stream.
/ˈtɒɹ.ənt//ˈtɑɹ.ənt/Definitions
(file sharing) A set of files obtainable through a peer-to-peer network, especially BitTorrent.
Example: I got a torrent of the complete works of Shakespeare the other day; I'm not sure why.
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To download in a torrent.
Example: The video rental place didn't have the film I was after, but I managed to torrent it.