torrent
/ˈtɔrənt/
noun
- A strong, fast-moving stream of water or other liquid.
- After the storm, a torrent of water rushed down the mountain.
- The hikers had to cross a dangerous torrent to reach the other side.
- Rain fell in torrents, flooding the streets within minutes.
- A large, uncontrolled flow of something, such as words, emotions, or information.
- He let out a torrent of anger during the argument.
- The website received a torrent of traffic after the news broke.
- She faced a torrent of criticism after her controversial speech.
- A file shared using a peer-to-peer network, often for downloading large amounts of data.
- He downloaded the software update as a torrent to save time.
- The torrent contained the entire collection of classic movies.
- Many people use torrents to share open-source programs.