Torque

//tɔɹk//

"Torque" in a Sentence (10 examples)

If the torque is too high, the shaft might break. That's why we are using a shear splint as a torque limiter.

You need a longer handle if you want to get more torque.

Electric motors deliver strong acceleration because they offer more torque than equivalent gasoline engines.

A dynamometer is a device that measures an engine’s power and torque.

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

The drillhead produces the drilling rotation and torque but also must slide out of position to allow the machine to manipulate the finisher drill steel and consumables.

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.

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

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

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

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