torque
noun (1)
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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
verbDefinition of torque (Entry 2 of 3)
: to impart torque to : cause to twist (as about an axis)
torque
noun (2)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
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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 verbMedical Definition of torque (Entry 2 of 2)
: to impart torque to : cause to twist (as a tooth about its long axis)
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