Torque

Noun

 * 1) A rotational or twisting effect of a force; a moment of force.  Torque is measured as an equivalent straight line force multiplied by the distance from the axis of rotation, hence the SI unit Newton-metre (Nm) or imperial unit foot-pound (ft.lbf).

Derived terms

 * torque steer
 * torque wrench

Related terms

 * torsion

Verb

 * 1) twist or turn something

Thesaurus
anklet, armlet, bangle, beads, bijou, bracelet, breastpin, brooch, chain, chaplet, charm, chatelaine, circle, coronet, crown, diadem, earring, fob, gem, jewel, locket, necklace, nose ring, pin, precious stone, rhinestone, ring, stickpin, stone, stress, tiara, torsion, wampum, wristband, wristlet

Etymology
From torqueo:.

Pronunciation




Noun

 * Chinese: 力矩 (lìjǔ)
 * Czech:
 * Dutch:
 * Finnish: vääntömomentti
 * French:
 * German:
 * Greek: στροφορμή,
 * Irish:


 * Italian:
 * Japanese: トルク, toruku
 * Norwegian:
 * Polish: moment obrotowy
 * Slovene:
 * Spanish: par de torsión
 * Swedish:, kraftmoment

Anagrams

 * roquet