Torsion is a twisting effect on something such as a piece of metal or an organ of the body.
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torsion in British English
(ˈtɔːʃən)
noun
1.
a.
the twisting of a part by application of equal and opposite torques at either end
b.
the condition of twist and shear stress produced by a torque on a part or component
2.
the act of twisting or the state of being twisted
Derived forms
torsional (ˈtorsional)
adjective
torsionally (ˈtorsionally)
adverb
Word origin
C15: from Old French, from medical Latin torsiō griping pains, from Latin torquēre to twist, torture
torsion in American English
(ˈtɔrʃən)
noun
1.
the process or condition of twisting or being twisted
2. Mechanics
a.
the stress or strain produced in a body, as a rod, wire, or thread, by turning one end along a longitudinal axis while the other end is held firm or twisted in the opposite direction
b.
the torque exerted by a body in reaction to being placed under torsion
Derived forms
torsional (ˈtorsional)
adjective
torsionally (ˈtorsionally)
adverb
Word origin
ME torcion < MFr torsion < LL(Ec) torsio < pp. of L torquere, to twist: see tort
torsion in Mechanical Engineering
(tɔrʃən)
noun
(Mechanical engineering: Mechanics and dynamics)
Torsion is the twisting of a part by applying equal and opposite torques at either end.
Ways to put an item into torsion include holding one end of it still while you twist the other end, or twisting bothends in opposite directions.
A shaft in torsion is sometimes used as a spring, for example in self-closing screen doors.
Torsion is the twisting of a part by applying equal and opposite torques at either end.
Examples of 'torsion' in a sentence
torsion
Though he was competent with a pick and a torsion wrench, he had none of the Stork's finesse or training.