Meaning of the word torsion in English

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torsion

US /ˈtɔːr.ʃən/
UK /ˈtɔː.ʃən/

Noun

the action of twisting or the state of being twisted, especially of one end of an object relative to the other

Example:
The bridge was designed to withstand significant torsion forces.
Engineers calculated the amount of torsion the metal rod could endure.