torque
1 of 3noun (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 3verb
torqued; torquing
transitive verb
: to impart torque to : cause to twist (as about an axis)
torquer noun
torque
3 of 3noun (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
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 2transitive verb
torqued; torquing
: to impart torque to : cause to twist (as a tooth about its long axis)
torques
noun
variants or torcs
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
