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 torqueThe collar in question, called a torque, is one of the most prized pieces belonging to the burial collection known as the Vix Treasure.—
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27 July 2026 The 34 hp electric motor, incorporated into the seven-speed, single-clutch transmission, adds a dose of instant accelerative torque at speeds up to 80 mph.—
Howard Walker,
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27 July 2026 Acquiring Poitras or Dach would give the team an option for strong-side faceoffs and add some torque to a second line that would likely include two of Nugent-Hopkins, Zach Hyman, Vasily Podkolzin or Matt Savoie.—
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New York Times,
27 July 2026 More importantly, electric motors deliver peak torque instantly, meaning the V3 is likely to feel considerably quicker off the line than the horsepower figure alone suggests.—New Atlas,
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