ALL meanings of torsion
tor·sion
T t - noun torsion the act of twisting. 1
- noun torsion the state of being twisted. 1
- noun torsion Mechanics. the twisting of a body by two equal and opposite torques. the internal torque so produced. 1
- noun torsion Mathematics. the degree of departure of a curve from a plane. a number measuring this. 1
- abbreviation TORSION twisting 1
- uncountable noun torsion Torsion is a twisting effect on something such as a piece of metal or an organ of the body. 0
- noun torsion the twisting of a part by application of equal and opposite torques at either end 0
- noun torsion the condition of twist and shear stress produced by a torque on a part or component 0
- noun torsion the act of twisting or the state of being twisted 0
- noun torsion the process or condition of twisting or being twisted 0
- noun torsion the stress or strain produced in a body, as a rod, wire, or thread, by turning one end along a longitudinal axis while the other end is held firm or twisted in the opposite direction 0
- noun torsion the torque exerted by a body in reaction to being placed under torsion 0
- noun torsion Torsion is the twisting of a part by applying equal and opposite torques at either end. 0