carcanet

noun

Definition of carcanetnext
archaic
as in torque

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  1. torque
  2. beads
  3. dog collar
  4. necklace
Noun
  • By combining precise speed and steering control with an electric powertrain capable of rapid torque delivery, Voyah has shown that a production electric crossover can perform a stunt once associated with a high-performance sports car.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Kia said the Telluride offers up to 329 horsepower and 339 pound-feet of torque.
    — Keith Laing, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of torque
Noun
  • When the moon starts to cross in front of the sun, the star’s rays will shine around valleys on the moon’s horizon, creating glowing drops of light around the moon called Baily’s beads.
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
  • As the moon slid into place over the sun, onlookers may have seen Baily’s beads—flashes of sunlight shining through valleys along the moon’s rugged limb.
    — Claire Cameron & Lee Billings, Scientific American, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of beads
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  • For a more reliable alternative with longer battery life, the Fi Mini remains our Editors' Choice for GPS dog collars.
    — Tyler Hayes, PC Magazine, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Wilde performed the act, while clad in a full latex suit, during a scene in which Cooper’s character is wearing a blindfold and a dog collar.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 30 July 2026
Definition of dog collar
Noun
  • Our final pick to highlight is the Carved Gemstone Deathwatch Beetle Ring, a natural match for the Collector necklace above.
    — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The collection includes rings, necklaces and earrings, all evoking the visual language and style of the spooky season movie.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of necklace
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“Carcanet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carcanet. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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