torque

noun/tɔrk/

Frequency rank: #6,467 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

A rotational or twisting force that causes an object to rotate around an axis.

Illustration for the English word “torque”

Example sentence

The mechanic applied enough torque to tighten the bolt securely without stripping it.

Synonyms & related words

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