1. Noun
A violent stream, as of water, lava, or the like; a stream suddenly raised and running rapidly, as down a precipice.
2. Noun
Fig.: A violent or rapid flow; a strong current; a flood; as, a torrent of vices; a torrent of eloquence.
3. Noun
Rolling or rushing in a rapid stream.
4. Noun
a violently fast stream of water (or other liquid); "the houses were swept away in the torrent"
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5. Noun
a heavy rain
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