torque

variants or torc
Definition of torquenext
as in beads
a decorative usually metal ring worn around the neck by the ancient Gauls, Germans, and Britons a Bronze Age torque and armlet found at the burial site

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Recent Examples of torque Things like four-wheel steering, CrabWalk, massive front trunk storage, exportable power for tools or campsites, and instant torque delivery with ridiculous acceleration. New Atlas, 27 May 2026 Total system power is 242 hp and 271 lb-ft of torque (for reference, my Civic had 108 hp and just 100 lb‑ft of torque). Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026 The system also enables full torque vectoring across both axles for sharper handling. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 2026 That translates to a 50 xDrive model that has 470 horsepower and 475 lb-ft of torque from two electric motors powering all four wheels. Joel Feder, The Drive, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for torque
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Noun
  • The wardrobe malfunction left Teigen laughing — and left a few beads on the ground, too.
    Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
  • Colorful beads are this summer’s go-to material.
    Frances Solá-Santiago, InStyle, 24 May 2026
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  • Bonhams said the necklace is being offered at auction for the first time since the opera singer’s ownership of the jewel.
    Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
  • These red carpet-worthy pieces include dramatically draping diamond necklaces, icy diamond and ruby bracelets, superb emerald and diamond jewels and celestial sapphire and diamond rings.
    Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
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  • Nepali climbers are now the ones overseeing the securing of the routes up the mountain, and the fixing of the rope lines that help clients navigate the most difficult sections.
    Helen Regan, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
  • The route is rigged with guide ropes and ladders and there are scenic overlooks to stop for water.
    John Otis, NPR, 30 May 2026

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“Torque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/torque. Accessed 31 May. 2026.

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