| n. | 1. | A violent stream, as of water, lava, or the like; a stream suddenly raised and running rapidly, as down a precipice. |
| 2. | Fig.: A violent or rapid flow; a strong current; a flood; | |
| a. | 1. | Rolling or rushing in a rapid stream. |
| Noun | 1. | torrent - a heavy rain |
| 2. | torrent - a violently fast stream of water (or other liquid); "the houses were swept away in the torrent" Synonyms: violent stream | |
| 3. | torrent - an overwhelming number or amount; "a flood of requests"; "a torrent of abuse" |