Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- UK Pronunciation
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- [tawrk]
- /tɔrk/
- /tɔːk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [tawrk]
- /tɔrk/
Definitions of torque word
- noun torque Mechanics. something that produces or tends to produce torsion or rotation; the moment of a force or system of forces tending to cause rotation. 1
- noun torque Machinery. the measured ability of a rotating element, as of a gear or shaft, to overcome turning resistance. 1
- noun torque Optics. the rotational effect on plane-polarized light passing through certain liquids or crystals. 1
- noun torque Also, torc. a collar, necklace, or similar ornament consisting of a twisted narrow band, usually of precious metal, worn especially by the ancient Gauls and Britons. 1
- verb with object torque Machinery. to apply torque to (a nut, bolt, etc.). 1
- verb with object torque to cause to rotate or twist. 1
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Origin of torque
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
1825-35; < Latin torquēre to twist; (def 4) < French torque < Latin torques torques (torc perhaps < Irish ≪ L)
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Parts of speech for Torque
noun
adjective
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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torque popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
torque usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for torque
noun torque
- bertha — a wide deep capelike collar, often of lace, usually to cover up a low neckline
- choker — A choker is a necklace or band of material that fits very closely round a woman's neck.
- collar — The collar of a shirt or coat is the part which fits round the neck and is usually folded over.
- dicky — a woman's false blouse front, worn to fill in the neck of a jacket or low-cut dress
- fichu — a woman's kerchief or shawl, generally triangular in shape, worn draped over the shoulders or around the neck with the ends drawn together on the breast.
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