Torrent: meaning, definitions and examples
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torrent
[ ˈtɒrənt ]
file sharing
A torrent is a file distribution system used for transferring large files over the internet. It works by breaking the desired file into small pieces, which are then shared by multiple users. Torrents are commonly used for downloading movies, music, software, and other digital content.
Synonyms
file sharing, peer-to-peer sharing
Examples of usage
- Many people use torrents to download the latest movies.
- I found a great software program on a torrent site.
heavy rain
In meteorology, a torrent refers to a heavy downpour of rain. It is characterized by a rapid and copious flow of water, often causing flooding and other water-related issues.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The storm brought a torrent of rain that flooded the streets.
- We had to take shelter from the torrent outside.
Translations
Translations of the word "torrent" in other languages:
🇵🇹 torrente
- enxurrada
- fluxo
🇮🇳 धारा
- प्रवाह
- तूफान
🇩🇪 Strömung
- Flut
- Strom
🇮🇩 aliran
- arus
- banjir
🇺🇦 потік
- потоп
- злива
🇵🇱 strumień
- potok
- zalew
🇯🇵 急流
- 流れ
- トレント
🇫🇷 torrent
- flux
- déluge
🇪🇸 torrente
- flujo
- diluvio
🇹🇷 akıntı
- sel
- şiddetli yağmur
🇰🇷 급류
- 흐름
- 폭주
🇸🇦 سيل
- تيار
- تدفق
🇨🇿 proud
- tok
- záplava
🇸🇰 prúd
- prúd vody
- záplava
🇨🇳 急流
- 流
- 洪流
🇸🇮 tok
- potok
- poplava
🇮🇸 straumur
- flóð
- flæði
🇰🇿 ағын
- тасқын
- ағыны
🇬🇪 დინება
- წვიმა
- ნაკადი
🇦🇿 axın
- sel
- daşqın
🇲🇽 torrente
- flujo
- diluvio
Word origin
The word 'torrent' originated from the Latin word 'torrentem', meaning 'a rushing stream'. It was first used in the English language in the late 16th century to describe a fast-flowing stream of water. Over time, the term evolved to also refer to heavy rain and, more recently, to the file sharing system known as BitTorrent.
See also: torrential.