torsion bar

tor·sion bar

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tawr-shuh n bahr]
- /ˈtɔr ʃən bɑr/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tawr-shuh n bahr]
- /ˈtɔr ʃən bɑr/

Definitions of torsion bar words

noun torsion bar a metal bar having elasticity when subjected to torsion: used as a spring in various machines and in automobile suspensions. 1
noun torsion bar a metal bar acting as a torsional spring, esp as used in the suspensions of some motor vehicles 0
noun torsion bar a metal bar exhibiting resilience under torsion; specif., one used in place of a coil spring in the suspension of some motor vehicles 0
noun torsion bar A torsion bar is a bar attached to a vehicle's suspension that absorbs energy by twisting. 0

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Origin of torsion bar

First appearance:

before 1945

One of the 6% newest English words

First recorded in 1945-50

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Parts of speech for Torsion bar

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torsion bar popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

torsion bar usage trend in Literature

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