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 The automaker said the GV90 features a new high-performance electric motor system capable of up to 490 kilowatts (about 660 horsepower) and 800 Newton-meters (590 foot-pounds) of torque. Michael Wayland, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026 But there is an application for horsepower and torque that’s practically unlimited—a true blank slate—and that’s gensets. Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 19 Aug. 2026 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 The friction shock absorbers consist of 38 disks that generate friction torque as the legs move up and down upon impact. Tim Hornyak, IEEE Spectrum, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for torque
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Noun
  • Decked out in regalia featuring feathers, jingles, beads and colorful fabrics, these dancers from across Californian and North American tribal communities did prayer ceremonies in the Shingle Springs Rancheria’s open-air dance circle.
    Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Glue wooden blocks or beads to the corners underneath the circle opening.
    Jodi Levine, Parents, 21 Aug. 2026
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  • 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
Noun
  • Skiing, a snowmobile tour, ice tunnels and rope walking were fine, and so was walking.
    Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • In the footage, a pair of fire special operations team members, hooked onto ropes, rappel down the cliff to where the dog stands on a small embankment.
    Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026

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“Torque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/torque. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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