ALL meanings of torque
torque
T t - 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
- verb without object torque to rotate or twist. 1
- noun torque sth causing rotation 1
- noun torque necklace 1
- intransitive verb torque rotate, twist 1
- uncountable noun torque Torque is a force that causes something to spin around a central point such as an axle. 0
- noun torque a necklace or armband made of twisted metal, worn esp by the ancient Britons and Gauls 0
- noun torque any force or system of forces that causes or tends to cause rotation 0
- noun torque the ability of a shaft to cause rotation 0
- noun torque a twisted metal collar or necklace worn by ancient Teutons, Gauls, Britons, etc. 0
- noun torque a measure of the tendency of a force to cause rotation, equal to the force multiplied by the perpendicular distance between the line of action of the force and the center of rotation 0
- noun torque the force that acts to produce rotation, as in an automotive vehicle 0
- verb transitive torque to give or impart torque to; cause to turn or twist 0
- noun torque Torque is the ability of a shaft to cause rotation. 0