TORQUE


Meaning of TORQUE in English

n.

Variant: or torc

Pronunciation: ' to ̇ rk

Function: noun

Etymology: French, from Latin torques, from torqu ē re to twist ― more at TORTURE

Date: 1695

: a usually metal collar or neck chain worn by the ancient Gauls, Germans, and Britons

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