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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 This is the Torcal, a fastback SUV with more torque than any Bentley before it. — New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026 That engine’s output is 1,578 hp and 1,180 ft lbs of torque on standard gas. — Sean Evans, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2026 The Scat Pack tested gets the High-Output model, which ups boost and huffs 30 psi through 54-mm Garrett GT2054 turbochargers, taking power output to 550 hp and 531 lb-ft of torque. — Joel Feder, The Drive, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for torque

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The janitor resumed snapping at the bushes with her shears—tiny, clear quartz beads scattered.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
Giving it some extra oomph was a statement brooch in turquoise resin beads and crystal across the vamp.

— Katie Abel, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of beads

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Speaking vulnerably, Sandy tells us about her journey, and she is moved when Aesha gives her a necklace with a pendant engraved with the number 36 and an anchor.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2026
Picardo also said that Monica Vinader’s unisex range is resonating with customers, creating an opportunity to produce men’s bracelets, rings and necklaces.

— David Moin, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of necklace

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With his unkempt hair and ragamuffin clothing — was that a rope holding up his pants?

— Josephine Reisman, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
Ilinčić’s show borrowed the delicate ropes of octogenarian textile artist Françoise Grossen weaving them into dresses, skirts, bags and belts.

— Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 24 Sep. 2026

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