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
- 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
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