Torque

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /tɔɹk/
• RP IPA: /tɔːk/
• Rhymes: -ɔː(ɹ)k
• Homophones: torq, torc, talk 'talk' in non-rhotic accents only

From Latin torqueō ("").

Full definition of torque

Noun

1. (physics, mechanics) A rotational or twisting effect of a force; a moment of force, defined for measurement purposes as an equivalent straight line force multiplied by the distance from the axis of rotation (SI unit newton-metre or Nm; imperial unit foot-pound or ft.lbf).
• 1978, James Richard Wertz, Spacecraft Attitude Determination and Control, Springer, page 17:The relative strengths of the various torques will depend on both the spacecraft environment and the form and structure of the spacecraft itself.

Derived terms

• torque steer
• torque wrench

Related terms

• torsion

Verb

1. To twist or turn something.

From Latin torquis

Alternative forms

• torc
• tork
• torq

Noun

1. A tightly braided necklace or collar, often made of metal, worn by various early European peoples.

Anagrams

• roquet