TORQUE


Meaning of TORQUE in English

[ tɔ:k ]

■ noun

1》 Mechanics a force that tends to cause rotation.

2》 variant spelling of torc .

■ verb apply ~ to (an object).

Derivatives

~y adjective

Origin

C19: from L. ~re 'to twist'.

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