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 That translates to a 50 xDrive model that has 470 horsepower and 475 lb-ft of torque from two electric motors powering all four wheels. Joel Feder, The Drive, 14 May 2026 Paired with 8-speed automatic transmission, the Tiguan delivers 268 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 14 May 2026 Body pillows don’t have one landmark study behind them, but physical therapists routinely recommend them for side sleepers to reduce hip torque and keep the spine neutral. Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026 That was a product of going to a zero-torque putter, and trusting his first read. ABC News, 7 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for torque
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Noun
  • The wardrobe malfunction left Teigen laughing — and left a few beads on the ground, too.
    Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
  • Colorful beads are this summer’s go-to material.
    Frances Solá-Santiago, InStyle, 24 May 2026
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  • Bonhams said the necklace is being offered at auction for the first time since the opera singer’s ownership of the jewel.
    Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
  • These red carpet-worthy pieces include dramatically draping diamond necklaces, icy diamond and ruby bracelets, superb emerald and diamond jewels and celestial sapphire and diamond rings.
    Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Noun
  • When Gualtieri found his feet, Jones stalked him back to the ropes and put him away with a vicious uppercut.
    Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
  • Rhodes staggered and Zayn bounced off the rope and pushed Rhodes onto the announce table.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026

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“Torque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/torque. Accessed 30 May. 2026.

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