torques

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 SmartWheel measures the forces and torques applied by athletes to the push rim (the part on the chair individuals use to turn the wheels). Joanna Goodrich, IEEE Spectrum, 5 Dec. 2022
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Noun
  • Another option for hot sleepers, the Mint mattress from Tuft & Needle uses T&N Adaptive foam with 30% extra heat-wicking graphite and cooling gel beads for additional breathability.
    Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Highlights include a reversible slide with climbing rocks, rock wall, rope ladder, swing, and interactive panel with gears and beads.
    Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
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  • With metallic outfits and coordinating accessories, including silver hooped earrings, sparkling necklaces, super-cool shades, silver heels, and a beaded purse, Barbie Deluxe’s look is one that reigns supreme.
    Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Looped around the necks of models and industry insiders, pendant necklaces had a commanding presence on the runways and the streets.
    Minty Mellon, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025

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“Torques.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/torques. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

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