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Torque

//tɔɹk// noun, verb

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Noun

1
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) countable, uncountable
"The relative strengths of the various torques will depend on both the spacecraft environment and the form and structure of the spacecraft itself."
2
A tightly braided necklace or collar, often made of metal, worn by various early European peoples. historical
"But there are the lesser sub-kings of Wales, true to the immemorial schisms amongst themselves, which destroyed the realm of Ambrosius, and rendered vain the arm of Arthur. With their torques of gold, and wild eyes, and hair cut round ears and brow, they stare on the scene."
3
a twisting force wordnet

Verb

1
To make something rotate about an axis by imparting torque to it.

Etymology

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Latin torqueō (“to twist”).

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Latin torqueō (“to twist”).

Etymology 3

From French torque, from Old French, from Latin torquis; or adapted directly from Latin torquēs (“chaplet, collar, necklace of twisted metal, ring, wreath”) (cf. earlier English torques).

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