torque

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A rotational or twisting effect of a force; a moment of force, defined for measurement purposes as an equivalent straight line force multiplied by the distance from the axis of rotation (SI unit newton-metre or N·m; imperial unit pound-foot or lb·ft, not to be confused with the foot pound-force, commonly "foot-pound", a unit of work or energy)

verb

noun

A tightly braided necklace or collar, often made of metal, worn by various early European peoples.

/tɔɹk/ /tɔːk/ en-us-torque.ogg

torque torques torquing torqueing torqued

Borrowed from Latin torqueō (“to twist”).

moment of force

mul:τ torsion torc torq torques torquated

peak torque torque converter torque meter torque spanner torque steer torque wrench torque off torque up

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