torrentn.[F., fr. L. torrens, -entis, fr. torrens burning, roaring, boiling, p. pr. of torrere to dry by heat, to burn. See Torrid.]1. A violent stream, as of water, lava, or the like; a stream suddenly raised and running rapidly, as down a precipice.()The roaring torrent is deep and wide. (Longfellow.)2. Fig.: A violent or rapid flow; a strong current; a flood; as, a torrent of vices; a torrent of eloquence.()At length, Erasmus, that great injured name, . . .
Stemmed the wild torrent of a barbarous age. (Pope.)a.[See Torrent, n.] Rolling or rushing in a rapid stream.(Milton.)a. Of or pertaining to a torrent; having the character of a torrent; caused by a torrent .()