torque
tɔːk
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Definition of torque - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
mechanicsTECH.rotational effect of a forceTECH.
  • The engine produces high torque at low speeds.
rotation turn twist
2.
jewelryRaremetal necklace worn by ancient EuropeansRare
  • The museum displayed a Celtic torque.
collar neck ring
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Expressions with torque

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remove something by twisting
He torqued off the cap from the bottle.
rotating force produced by an engine to turn shafts or wheels
The truck’s strong engine torque helps it tow heavy trailers uphill.
greatest twisting force an engine or motor can produce
This car reaches its maximum torque at 3,000 revolutions per minute.
specified turning force used when fastening a bolt nut or similar part
The manual lists the correct tightening torque for each engine bolt.
tool for applying specific torque to fasteners
He used a torque wrench to tighten the bolts.
tighten a bolt or screw to a specified torque
Make sure to torque up the bolts to the recommended setting.

Origin of torque

Latin, torquere (to twist)

Terms with torque included in their meaning

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science
unit measuring torque or rotational force in physics
transportation
vehicle wheel transforming torque into tractive force
tool
long non-ratcheting bar used to increase torque
vehicles
gear providing high torque at low speed
electromagnetism
torque on a magnet in a magnetic field
physics
torque exerted on a magnet in a magnetic field
mechanics
involving the mechanics of torque
technology
cylindrical mechanical bar with an empty center used to carry torque

Examples of torque in a sentence

  • High torque is essential for towing heavy loads.
  • She wore a beautifully crafted torque.
  • The ancient torque was made of gold.

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  1. French:couple, collier, ...
  2. German:Drehmoment, Torques, ...
  3. Italian:coppia, collana rigida, ...
  4. Spanish:torque, collar metálico, ...
  5. Portuguese:binário, torque, ...
  6. Chinese:扭矩, 金属项圈, ...
  7. Japanese:トルク, ...
  8. Arabic:عَزْم, طوق معدني, ...
  9. Hebrew:מוֹמֶנְט פִּיתּוּל, טוֹרְק, ...
  10. Russian:крутящий момент, металлическое ожерелье, ...
  11. Ukrainian:крутний момент, торквес, ...
  12. Hindi:घूर्णन बल, धातु का हार, ...
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