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Definition of Torpid

Torpid
Torpid Tor"pid, n. [See Torpid, a.] [Slang, Oxford University, Eng.] 1. An inferior racing boat, or one who rows in such a boat. 2. pl. The Lenten rowing races.
Torpid
Torpid Tor"pid, a. [L. torpidus, fr. torpere to be stiff, numb, or torpid; of uncertain origin.] 1. Having lost motion, or the power of exertion and feeling; numb; benumbed; as, a torpid limb. Without heat all things would be torpid. --Ray. 2. Dull; stupid; sluggish; inactive. --Sir M. Hale.

Meaning of Torpid from wikipedia

- Torpids is one of two series of bumping races, a type of rowing race, held yearly at Oxford University; the other is Eights W****. More than 130 men's...
- metabolic rate allows the prolonged survival of animals capable of entering torpid states. In 2020, scientists reported evidence of the torpor in Lystrosaurus...
- to the termly intercollegiate rowing regattas: Christ Church Regatta, Torpids, and Summer Eights. In addition, there are higher standard university wide...
- Torpid is an album by the Canadian comedy music group, The Arrogant Worms. Torpid was the twelfth album for the band and was released on September 30...
- the southern bank of The Isis (River Thames). The Boat Club competes in Torpids and Summer Eights bumps races in Oxford. Notable St Peter's oarsmen include...
- undefeated in Torpids, the longest run of any college by far.[citation needed] In 2006 Oriel claimed the first ever double headship in Torpids, rowing over...
- (Nyctimene robinsoni). Torpid states last longer in the summer for megabats than in the winter. During hibernation, bats enter a torpid state and decrease...
- in the hope of bene****ing from it herself, whereupon she falls into a torpid sleep. Cupid finds her in this state, and revives her by returning the sleep...
- deities Aether and Gaia. According to Statius, Aergia was said to be the 'torpid' guard in the court of Hypnos (Sleep) in the Underworld. "In] the hollow...
- straightforward, and even criticize its overarching themes as "the stuff of torpid platitudes", online discussion has been much more positive. Heated debate...