What is the meaning of torrent?

A heavy rain.
- synonyms: downpour, cloudburst, deluge, waterspout, pelter, soaker
A violently fast stream of water (or other liquid. )
- usage: "the houses were swept away in the torrent"
- synonyms: violent stream
An overwhelming number or amount.
- usage: "a flood of requests"; "a torrent of abuse"
- synonyms: flood, inundation, deluge

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