TORRENT


Meaning of TORRENT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ tɒrənt, AM tɔ:r- ]

( torrents)

1.

A torrent is a lot of water falling or flowing rapidly or violently.

Torrents of water gushed into the reservoir...

N-COUNT : oft N of n

2.

A torrent of abuse or questions is a lot of abuse or questions directed continuously at someone.

He turned round and directed a torrent of abuse at me.

N-COUNT : usu N of n

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