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Meaning
Noun
●
In Mechanics & Physics:
A
rotational
or
twisting
effect of a
force
; a
moment of force
,
defined
for
measurement
purposes
as an
equivalent
straight line
force
multiplied
by the
distance
from the
axis of rotation
(SI
unit
newton metre
or Nm;
imperial
unit
pound-foot or lb·ft, not to be
confused
with the
foot
pound-force
,
commonly
"foot-pound", a
unit
of work or energy)
●
A
tightly
braided
necklace
or
collar
, often
made of
metal
,
worn
by various early European peoples.
Verb
●
In Mechanics & Physics:
To make something
rotate
about an
axis
by
imparting
torque
to it.
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Origin
torque
English
torqueo
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
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