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torque

noun verb

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…

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Word length
6
Starts with
T
Ends with
E
Contains
OR
Scrabble score
15
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

/tɔːk/ /tɔɹk/

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noun

  1. 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 pound-foot or lb·ft, not to be confused with the foot pound-force, commonly "foot-pound", a unit of work or energy)

verb

  1. To twist or turn something.

noun

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

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