torque

noun (1)

\ ˈtȯrk

Definition of torque

(Entry 1 of 3)

1 : a force that produces or tends to produce rotation or torsion an automobile engine delivers torque to the drive shaft also : a measure of the effectiveness of such a force that consists of the product of the force and the perpendicular distance from the line of action of the force to the axis of rotation

2 : a turning or twisting force

torque

verb

torqued; torquing

Definition of torque (Entry 2 of 3)

transitive verb

: to impart torque to : cause to twist (as about an axis)

torque

noun (2)

variants: or torc

Definition of torque (Entry 3 of 3)

: a usually metal collar or neck chain worn by the ancient Gauls, Germans, and Britons

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“Torque.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/torque. Accessed 19 May. 2022.

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torque

noun

\ ˈtȯrk

Medical Definition of torque

(Entry 1 of 2)

: a force that produces or tends to produce rotation or torsion also : a measure of the effectiveness of such a force that consists of the product of the force and the perpendicular distance from the line of action of the force to the axis of rotation

torque

transitive verb

torqued; torquing

Medical Definition of torque (Entry 2 of 2)

: to impart torque to : cause to twist (as a tooth about its long axis)