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 The slight boost in power—the standard vehicle makes 502 hp and 331 ft lbs of torque—can be attributed to a less restrictive exhaust system, according to Car and Driver. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2026 The high-torque motor aims to provide superior pitch stability and dynamic bass performance. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The automaker said the GV90 features a new high-performance electric motor system capable of up to 490 kilowatts (about 660 horsepower) and 800 Newton-meters (590 foot-pounds) of torque. Michael Wayland, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026 But there is an application for horsepower and torque that’s practically unlimited—a true blank slate—and that’s gensets. Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for torque
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Noun
  • Imagine this chain as a string of tiny beads connected together.
    K. R. Prathyusha, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026
  • At the bottom of the laces, beads are used to spell out Clark’s initials on the right shoe and jersey number on the left.
    Riley Jones, Footwear News, 30 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Dorsey’s best-selling Rivière necklace in 3mm sapphire in sterling silver costs about $645; moissanite (also in sterling silver) is $949; and diamond (in 14-karat white gold) is $9,064.
    Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Jean Schlumberger’s 1965 Bird on a Rock brooch and Hedges and Flowers necklace, created between 1978 and 1987, are also among the archival loans.
    Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026
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  • Bryan Danielson was more excited about McGuinness reaching the ropes than most of Wembley Stadium, but Nigel ultimately tapped out.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Itauma's corner threw in the towel as he was being pummelled against the ropes, making the 34-year-old Hrgovic the first Croatian heavyweight champion.
    ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026

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“Torque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/torque. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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