Torrens

[ tawr-uhnz, tor- ]

noun

1. Lake Torrens, a salt lake in Australia, in eastern South Australia. 130 miles (210 kilometers) long; 2,400 square miles (6,220 square kilometers); 25 feet (8 meters) below sea level.

Torrens

/ ˈtɒrənz /

noun

1. Lake Torrens
   a shallow salt lake in E central South Australia, about 8 m (25 ft) below sea level. Area: 5776 sq km (2230 sq miles)

Word History and Origins

Origin of Torrens¹

First recorded in 1840–45; named after Sir Robert Torrens (1814–84), British administrator in Australia; Torrens system ( def )

Example Sentences

The list included first-base coach Kristopher Negron, catchers Omar Narvaez and Luis Torrens and designated hitter/first baseman Edwin Encarnacion.

From Seattle Times

The band says while Earl is recovering, all scheduled dates will be going ahead with Ben Torrens standing in for him.

From BBC

But Chapman was able to close it out by getting Sam Haggerty to pop out to center field and pinch-hitter Luis Torrens to ground out to end it.

From Seattle Times

Torrens’ at-bat typified the night for the Mariners offense: He hit the ball hard, with a 104-mph exit velocity and an expected batting average of .600, according to Statcast.

From Seattle Times

Cal Raleigh caught 14 of them, with Tom Murphy behind the plate for three and Brian O’Keefe and Luis Torrens, who caught Monday’s win, each catching one.

From Seattle Times