Synonyms for torque

Grammar : Noun

Spell : tawrk

Phonetic Transcription : tɔrk

Définition of torque

Origin : "rotating force," 1884, from Latin torquere "to twist" (see thwart). The verb is attested from 1954. The word also is used (since 1834) by antiquarians and others as a term for the twisted metal necklace worn anciently by Gauls, Britons, Germans, etc., from Latin torques in this sense. Earlier it had been called in English torques (1690s).

noun twisted item

Example sentences :

It seems to be descending from overhead, but Pat says that that's the "torque" doing it.
Extract from : « The Dope on Mars » by John Michael Sharkey

There are various devices by which the torque may be (approximately) got rid of.
Extract from : « The Theory and Practice of Model Aeroplaning » by V. E. Johnson

The torque of the rubber strands on so short an arm is very great.
Extract from : « The Theory and Practice of Model Aeroplaning » by V. E. Johnson

Around his neck was the torque, the emblem of chieftainship.
Extract from : « Beric the Briton » by G. A. Henty

The head snapped off as soon as I applied a few inch-pounds of torque.
Extract from : « The Trouble with Telstar » by John Berryman

There was no torque on that part, nothing to dislodge it in the course of normal operations.
Extract from : « Little Brother » by Cory Doctorow

There was a necklace round her throat, and a torque on his head.
Extract from : « A Fortunate Term » by Angela Brazil

It was the torque which Heidrek's men had taken from him, and I told her so.
Extract from : « A Sea Queen's Sailing » by Charles Whistler

"With the torque, but not with the luck, as it is to be hoped," he said.
Extract from : « A Sea Queen's Sailing » by Charles Whistler

You alter the torque, then try the various radio wave bands in the new position.
Extract from : « A Woman's Place » by Mark Irvin Clifton

Antonyms for torque

stagnation

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