torques

noun

variants or torcs
plural of torque
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 torques The control stack continuously adjusts joint torques and contact forces in real time, allowing Atlas to absorb impacts, recover from missteps, and maintain stability during unpredictable interactions. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 May 2026 Modern electronics provide tremendous bandwidth with high torques. — IEEE Spectrum, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for torques
  1. beads
  2. necklaces
Noun
  • Diamond rings and Baily's beads These are trademarks of totality, but require care to see.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • There are a total of 84 LED beads on that sizable front grille.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of beads
Noun
  • Dress in airy sundresses, thong heeled sandals, seashell jewelry, or beaded necklaces.
    — Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2026
  • What’s one more charm on one of several necklaces already heavy with lockets and hearts?
    — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2026
Definition of necklaces

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