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Torque

/tɔːk/

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 Nm; 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)

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📖 Definitions of "Torque"

noun

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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 Nm; 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

1
To twist or turn something.

🔄 Synonyms of "Torque"

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Word	Definition
torsionnoun	The act of turning or twisting, or the state of being twisted; the twisting or wrenching of a body by the exertion of a lateral force tending to turn one end or part of it about a longitudinal axis, while the other is held fast or turned in the opposite direction.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Torque"

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Word	Definition
torsionnoun	The act of turning or twisting, or the state of being twisted; the twisting or wrenching of a body by the exertion of a lateral force tending to turn one end or part of it about a longitudinal axis, while the other is held fast or turned in the opposite direction.
seismographnoun	An instrument that automatically detects and records the intensity, direction and duration of earthquakes and similar events.
parnoun	(golf, mostly uncountable) The allotted number of strokes to reach the hole.
fornoun	Initialism of Fellowship of Reconciliation, any of a number of religious nonviolent organizations, particularly in English-speaking countries.
spannernoun	(Commonwealth, UK, Ireland) A hand tool for adjusting nuts and bolts.
brakingnoun	The act of applying brakes.
vianoun	(electronics) An electrical connection which connects two or more layers on a printed circuit board or an integrated circuit.
pairnoun	Two similar or identical things taken together; often followed by of.
conjugationnoun	(grammar) In some languages, one of several classifications of verbs according to what inflections they take.
fastenverb	(ambitransitive) To attach or connect in a secure manner.
undernoun	(informal) Something having a particular property that is low or too low.
bendnoun	A curve.
wreathnoun	An ornamental circular band made, for example, of plaited flowers and leaves, and used as decoration; a garland or chaplet, especially one given to a victor.
twistnoun	A twisting force.
relationshipnoun	Connection or association; the condition of being related.
adjustmentnoun	The action of adjusting something
withnoun	Alternative form of withe. [A flexible, slender shoot or twig, especially when used as a band or for binding; a withy.]
throughnoun	(obsolete) A coffin, sarcophagus or tomb of stone; a large slab of stone laid on a tomb, or in a dry-stone wall from one side to the other; a perpend.
paranoun	(medicine) A woman who has given birth or brought pregnancies to viable gestational age a certain number of times, indicated by the number prepended to this word.
momentnoun	A particular point of time; an instant.