Torque

Quick meaning: Torque is a noun meaning (physics, mechanics) To make something rotate about an axis by imparting torque to it.

Meaning

(physics, mechanics) To make something rotate about an axis by imparting torque to it.

More Meanings

1. (physics, mechanics) 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)
2. (historical) A tightly braided necklace or collar, often made of metal, worn by various early European peoples.

Example Sentences

Nor did he reneg, but doled out rings and torques at the table.

“When I see mother next it will be to put a golden torque round her neck,” said the young giant.

People of high rank also wore a torque of gold round the neck, and I observed that our guide had one on.

The relative strengths of the various torques will depend on both the spacecraft environment and the form and structure of the spacecraft itself.

Word Forms

• torques
• torquing
• torqueing
• torqued

Synonyms for torque

Depending on context, synonyms include torsion.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include torsion, seismograph, par, spanner, braking, via.

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