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Meaning of the word torque in English

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torque

US /tɔːrk/
UK /tɔːrk/
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Noun

1.

a twisting force that tends to cause rotation

Example:
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The mechanic used a wrench to apply torque to the bolt.
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High engine torque is essential for towing heavy loads.
Synonym:
twisting forcerotational forcemoment of force

Verb

1.

to apply a twisting force to (something)

Example:
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He carefully torqued the lug nuts to the specified setting.
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The machine is designed to torque bolts automatically.
Synonym:
tightentwistturn
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