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 Yes, the final wheel lug tightening should be done with a torque wrench. John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026 It's powered by a 250W Yamaha mid-drive motor that makes 63 lb ft (85 Nm) of torque. New Atlas, 18 July 2026 High-performance joint motors generate up to 450 Nm of torque, enabling dynamic movements such as flying kicks, spinning maneuvers, and rapid direction changes. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026 Despite having only four cylinders, the TurboMax produces V8-like torque, making the Canyon feel eager pulling away from traffic lights or merging onto freeways. Josh Max, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for torque
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Noun
  • To achieve this, Biehl suggests starting with grounding elements such as sand, stones, coffee beans, moss, or wood beads.
    Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2026
  • In many African countries, couples’ families will exchange ornate jewelry or beads instead.
    Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 17 July 2026
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  • Ross accessorized her look with a chunky, layered statement necklace in contrasting earthy tones.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 July 2026
  • Crank up the cool factor with a chunky beaded necklace, and you’re all set.
    Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 23 July 2026
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  • Having achieved their goal, Muñiz-Ochoa, Atkinson and two other climbers who followed them slid down the ropes to solid ground.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026
  • To further change things up from a typical white Air Force 1, Morant’s pearly pair includes thick rope shoelaces instead of the standard flat cotton look.
    Riley Jones, Footwear News, 19 July 2026

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

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