Rapids vs. Torrent — What's the Difference?

Rapids are sections of a river where the river bed has a relatively steep gradient, causing an increase in water velocity and turbulence. Rapids are hydrological features between a run (a smoothly flowing part of a stream) and a cascade.

A strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid

Moving, acting, or occurring with great speed. ]

A turbulent, swift-flowing stream.

Plural of rapid#Noun

A heavy downpour; a deluge.

A heavy, uncontrolled flow

A violent flow, as of water, lava, etc.; a stream suddenly raised and running rapidly, as down a precipice.

(figuratively) A large amount or stream of something.

A set of files obtainable through a peer-to-peer network, especially BitTorrent.

Rolling or rushing in a rapid stream.

To download in a torrent.

A violent stream, as of water, lava, or the like; a stream suddenly raised and running rapidly, as down a precipice.

Fig.: A violent or rapid flow; a strong current; a flood; as, a torrent of vices; a torrent of eloquence.

Rolling or rushing in a rapid stream.

A heavy rain

A violently fast stream of water (or other liquid);

An overwhelming number or amount;