Lexic.us

Definition of Torque

1. Noun. A twisting force.

Definition of Torque

1. n. A collar or neck chain, usually twisted, especially as worn by ancient barbaric nations, as the Gauls, Germans, and Britons.

Definition of Torque

1. Noun. A rotational or twisting effect of a force; a moment of force. Torque is measured as an equivalent straight line force multiplied by the distance from the axis of rotation, hence the SI unit Newton-metre (Nm) or imperial unit foot-pound (ft.lbf). ¹

2. Verb. twist or turn something ¹

3. Noun. a tightly braided necklace or collar, often made of metal, worn by various early European peoples. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Torque

1. to cause to twist [v TORQUED, TORQUING, TORQUES]

Medical Definition of Torque

1. 1. The rotation of a tooth on the long axis moving the root of the tooth in a buccal or labial direction. 2. A cervical ring of hair or feathers, distinguished by its colour or structure; a collar. Origin: L, a necklace. See Torque, 1. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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