torque

1 of 3

noun (1)

ˈtȯrk

: a force that produces or tends to produce rotation or torsion

an automobile engine delivers torque to the drive shaft

also : a measure of the effectiveness of such a force that consists of the product of the force and the perpendicular distance from the line of action of the force to the axis of rotation

: a turning or twisting force

torque

2 of 3

verb

torqued; torquing

transitive verb

: to impart torque to : cause to twist (as about an axis)

torquer noun

torque

3 of 3

noun (2)

variants or torc

: a usually metal collar or neck chain worn by the ancient Gauls, Germans, and Britons

单词	torques
释义	torque 1 of 3 noun (1) ˈtȯrk 1 : a force that produces or tends to produce rotation or torsion an automobile engine delivers torque to the drive shaft also : a measure of the effectiveness of such a force that consists of the product of the force and the perpendicular distance from the line of action of the force to the axis of rotation 2 : a turning or twisting force torque 2 of 3 verb torqued; torquing transitive verb : to impart torque to : cause to twist (as about an axis) torquer noun torque 3 of 3 noun (2) variants or torc : a usually metal collar or neck chain worn by the ancient Gauls, Germans, and Britons Word History Etymology Noun (1) Latin torquēre to twist Noun (2) French, from Latin torques, from torquēre to twist — more at torture entry 1 First Known Use Noun (1) circa 1884, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb 1959, in the meaning defined above Noun (2) 1695, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing torque torque converter torque converter Medical Definition torque 1 of 2 noun ˈtȯrk : a force that produces or tends to produce rotation or torsion also : a measure of the effectiveness of such a force that consists of the product of the force and the perpendicular distance from the line of action of the force to the axis of rotation torque 2 of 2 transitive verb torqued; torquing : to impart torque to : cause to twist (as a tooth about its long axis) torques noun variants or torcs plural of torque as in beads a decorative usually metal ring worn around the neck by the ancient Gauls, Germans, and Britons a Bronze Age torque and armlet found at the burial site Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance beads necklaces rivières ropes carcanets pendants strands collars chokers dog collars lavalieres lavallieres leis bangles pendents lockets
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torque

noun (1)

verb

noun (2)

Word History

Phrases Containing torque

Medical Definition

noun

transitive verb

noun