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 standard electronics package includes BMW Motorrad ABS Pro, Dynamic Brake Control (DBC), Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) and engine drag torque control (MSR). — New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026 Mated to a six-speed manual with custom gear ratios, the mill makes 860 hp, 600 ft lbs of torque, and redlines at 7,500 rpm. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026 The company says the hinge is made from over 100 wear-resistant components that control torque and resistance. — Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026 Six-axis force sensors measure forces and torques at the fingertips, helping the system interpret physical interactions. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for torque
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Noun
  • The actress turned to designer Elias Matso for her look — a halter dress embellished with beads, bands of fabric and a fringy skirt.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The Laundry Bundle includes a pack of detergent sheets, fabric softener sheets and in-wash scent booster beads.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Turn up your jeans and choose a chunky beaded necklace instead of a delicate chain when accessorizing.
    — Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The designer is also partial to rings, and can usually be seen sporting a beaded necklace with a personal backstory.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026
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  • The dying granny, who chops away at her appendage with a prop hatchet, is played by Lee, sporting a silver wig seemingly fashioned of rope.
    — Mark Asch, Variety, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Men stand on the side of a barge in New York Harbor holding a rope attached to a wooden crate from which Harry Houdini was trying to escape July 7, 1912.
    — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026

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“Torque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/torque. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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