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 Zero torque aims to correct all of that. Langston Wertz Jr, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2026 The hybrid model lowers horsepower to 245, but adds low-end torque via the electric motors. New Atlas, 6 June 2026 The no-thrills, no-frills Corolla SE delivered 169 horsepower and 151 lb-ft of torque and can achieve 40+ miles per gallon on the highway. Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 4 June 2026 Its knee joints deliver up to 120Nm of torque for stable locomotion, while each arm supports payloads of up to 3 kilograms for object handling and manipulation tasks. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for torque
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Noun
  • Along with debuting new styles, Ancient Greek Sandals also added beads to some of its bestselling sandals.
    Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 22 June 2026
  • At the Sankofa Healing Studio booth, children created calming jars filled with beads and glitter while making bracelets with family members and friends.
    Eva Andersen, CBS News, 21 June 2026
Noun
  • Gibelli wore a form-fitting lace dress paired with a Spanish-style lace veil, a statement necklace and her hair down.
    Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
  • The piece can be worn in its full form, a long Question Mark (pictured), a short Question Mark, a collar necklace, a brooch, or a hair jewel.
    Jill Newman, Robb Report, 18 June 2026
Noun
  • Zayn kicked Gunther’s hands off the rope, allowing Rhodes to pin him.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026
  • Its arrival is announced by close-ups of barnacles, of rusty edges on ancient metal, of curious plant growth and moldy, tangled coils of black rope, as if its return was just part of a broader natural order.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 19 June 2026

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“Torque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/torque. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.

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