Torque Definition

tôrk
torqued, torques, torquing
noun
torques
A measure of the tendency of a force to cause rotation, equal to the force multiplied by the perpendicular distance between the line of action of the force and the center of rotation.
Webster's New World
A turning or twisting force.
American Heritage
A twisted metal collar or necklace worn by ancient Teutons, Gauls, Britons, etc.
Webster's New World
The force that acts to produce rotation, as in the drive shaft of an automotive vehicle.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
verb
To give or impart torque to; cause to turn or twist.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Torque

Noun

Singular:
torque
Plural:
torques

Origin of Torque

  • French from Old French from Latin torquēs from torquēre to twist terkw- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Latin torquēre to twist terkw- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Latin torqueō.

    From Wiktionary

  • From Latin torquis

    From Wiktionary

Torque Sentence Examples

  • The change in the distance d is proportional to the change in the torque transmitted from the shaft to the pulley.

  • The torque acting on the armature of an electric motor is necessarily accompanied by an equal and opposite torque acting on the FIG.

  • Weights W and w are adjusted to the torque.

  • In mechanics, the term "torque" is used of the turning-moment of a systemforce, as in a series dynamo.

  • Next problem to sort out was the torque converter.

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Words Starting With

TTOTOR

Words Ending With

EUEQUE

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torque

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