Definition of Torpids. Meaning of Torpids. Synonyms of Torpids

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Definition of Torpids

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 Torpids from wikipedia

- of Torpids) in these years. Women's divisions in Torpids have existed since 1978. This was dela**** from 1977 when the river was flooded and Torpids was...
- 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...
- racing until 1878 and six days thereafter). However, a rapid ascent in the Torpids chart from footship in 1875 to headship in 1882 indicated the club's changing...
- metabolic rate allows the prolonged survival of animals capable of entering torpid states. In 2020, scientists reported evidence of the torpor in Lystrosaurus...
- Summer Torpids, which was held instead because the 2021 Torpids races were also cancelled due to the pandemic response. Both Summer Eights and Torpids resumed...
- Cambridge University (February–March) May Bumps, Cambridge University (June) Torpids, Oxford University (March) Head race Head of the River Amstel (the Netherlands)...
- to the termly intercollegiate rowing regattas: Christ Church Regatta, Torpids, and Summer Eights. In addition, there are higher standard university wide...
- River in Torpids and 4th in Summer Eights, and the women held 3rd and 2nd for Torpids and Summer Eights respectively. Pembroke Men's 2nd Torpids also bumped...
- 1827.[citation needed] At Oxford, an additional bumping regatta, known as Torpids, was begun in 1838. This regatta was originally for men who had not rowed...
- 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...