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torrents

torrents is the plural of torrent.

torrents is the third-person singular simple present indicative of torrent.

Meaning of torrent

Noun (1)

torrent (plural torrents)

  1. A violent flow, as of water, lava, etc.; a stream suddenly raised and running rapidly, as down a precipice.
    • Rain fell on the hills in torrents.
  2. (figuratively) A large amount or stream of something.
    • They endured a torrent of inquiries.

Noun (2)

torrent (plural torrents)

  1. (Internet, file sharing) A set of files obtainable through a peer-to-peer network, especially BitTorrent.
    • I got a torrent of the complete works of Shakespeare the other day; I'm not sure why.

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Questions about torrents

What is torrents the plural of?
Torrents is the plural of torrent.

Words near torrents in the dictionary

  1. torrentially
  2. torrentine
  3. torrenting
  4. torrentless
  5. torrentlike
  6. torrents
  7. torrentuous
  8. torrentwise
  9. torrert
  10. torrerts
  11. Torres

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