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torque

noun

variants or torc

Definition of torque

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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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
The assortment has included portable sewing kits, ribbons, beads and other craft supplies.

— Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026

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Police say 31-year-old Tyron Henton shot a suspect, later identified as 24-year-old Deavyn Holt, who smashed a jewelry display case at La Gran Plaza last week and took a panel with gold necklaces before running away.

— S.E. Jenkins, CBS News, 19 Oct. 2026
Monét added a choker necklace, statement earrings and pointed-toe blush heels to finish her look.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026

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On the classic Aerial Adventure ropes course, three difficulty levels with a handful of diverging paths give visitors plenty of reasons to try the obstacles more than once.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
The rope, much of which is imported from India, and the bait, which largely comes from Europe, is also more expensive due to the combination of tariffs and higher fuel costs.

— Megan Cassella, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026

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