torque

noun
UK: /tɔːk/
US: /tɔːrk/

  1. A force that causes something to rotate, like the force that turns a car engine.

    1. The torque made the wrench turn easily to tighten the bolt.
    2. The engine's high torque allows the car to accelerate quickly, even uphill.

  2. The measure of how much a force is able to cause rotation.

    1. I need a tool that can apply a lot of torque to loosen this screw.
    2. This electric screwdriver has adjustable torque settings for different screw sizes.

Synonyms

rotation twist wrench
torque transitive-verb

  1. To twist or turn something, usually with considerable force.

    1. He torqued the bolt until it was really tight.
    2. Be careful not to torque the fitting too much, or you could damage it.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "torque" in English means: A force that causes something to rotate, like the force that turns a car engine., The measure of how much a force is able to cause rotation..

The phonetic transcription of "torque" is /tɔːk/ in British English and /tɔːrk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "torque": rotation, twist, wrench.

Example usage of "torque": "The torque made the wrench turn easily to tighten the bolt.". More examples on the page.