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Meaning of "torque" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD TORQUE

From Latin torquēs necklace, and torquēre to twist.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF TORQUE

torque  [tɔːk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TORQUE

noun
adjective
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Torque is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES TORQUE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Torque

Torque, moment or moment of force, is the tendency of a force to rotate an object about an axis, fulcrum, or pivot. Just as a force is a push or a pull, a torque can be thought of as a twist to an object. Mathematically, torque is defined as the cross product of the lever-arm distance vector and the force vector, which tends to produce rotation. Loosely speaking, torque is a measure of the turning force on an object such as a bolt or a flywheel. For example, pushing or pulling the handle of a wrench connected to a nut or bolt produces a torque that loosens or tightens the nut or bolt. The symbol for torque is typically τ, the Greek letter tau. When it is called moment, it is commonly denoted M. The magnitude of torque depends on three quantities: the force applied, the length of the lever arm connecting the axis to the point of force application, and the angle between the force vector and the lever arm.

Definition of torque in the English dictionary

The first definition of torque in the dictionary is Also: torc. a necklace or armband made of twisted metal, worn esp by the ancient Britons and Gauls. Other definition of torque is any force or system of forces that causes or tends to cause rotation. Torque is also the ability of a shaft to cause rotation.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TORQUE


balk
bɔːk
boardwalk
ˈbɔːdˌwɔːk
catwalk
ˈkætˌwɔːk
chalk
tʃɔːk
cork
kɔːk
dork
dɔːk
Dundalk
dʌnˈdɔːk
fork
fɔːk
hawk
hɔːk
Hawke
hɔːk
mohawk
ˈməʊhɔːk
orc
ɔːk
pork
pɔːk
sidewalk
ˈsaɪdˌwɔːk
stalk
stɔːk
stork
stɔːk
talk
tɔːk
tomahawk
ˈtɒməˌhɔːk
walk
wɔːk
york
jɔːk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TORQUE

torpefy
torpescence
torpescent
torpid
torpidity
torpidly
torpidness
torpor
torporific
torquate
Torquay
torque converter
torque meter
torque spanner
torque wrench
Torquemada
torquer
torques
torr

WORDS THAT END LIKE TORQUE

Albuquerque
antique
barque
boutique
cirque
clique
critique
Dunkerque
jerque
letter of marque
letters of marque
marque
Martinique
Mozambique
politique
pratique
remarque
semicirque
technique
unique

Synonyms and antonyms of torque in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «torque» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TORQUE

Find out the translation of torque to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of torque from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «torque» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

转矩
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

torque
570 millions of speakers

English

torque
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

टोक़
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

عزم الدوران
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

крутящий момент
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

binário
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ঘূর্ণন সঁচারক বল
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

torque
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tork
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Drehmoment
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

トルク
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

토크
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Torsi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

mô-men xoắn
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

முறுக்கு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

टॉर्क
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

dönme momenti
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

momento torcente
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

moment
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

крутний момент
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

cuplu
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ροπή
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

wringkrag
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

vridmoment
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

dreiemoment
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of torque

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TORQUE»

The term «torque» is very widely used and occupies the 10.025 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TORQUE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «torque» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «torque» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about torque

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TORQUE»

Discover the use of torque in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to torque and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Torque 3D Game Development Cookbook
The book is written for professional and indie game developers that have basic knowledge of TorqueScript, are acquainted with Torque 3D's built-in tools, and wish to take their skills to the next level.
David Wyand, 2013
2
Torque
Singapore's best homegrown car magazine, with an editorial dream team driving it. We fuel the need for speed!
3
Butterfly Valves: Torque, Head Loss, and Cavitation Analysis
Rather than specifying an AWWA standard, this manual presents engineers and technicians with a recommended method for calculations associated with the use and specification of butterfly valves in water systems.
American Water Works Association, 2001
4
Induction Motors: Analysis and Torque Control
From the reviews: "A well presented treatment of induction motors, their drives and power electronic control bringing together current thinking, simulation and practice with established models and performance.
Bahram Amin, 2001
5
Sensorless vector and direct torque control
This is the first comprehensive book on sensorless high performance a.c. drives.
Peter Vas, 1998
6
Butterfly Valves: Torque, Head Loss, and Cavitation Analysis
Updated from the 2001 edition, this new manual has expanded equations for eccentricity torque, added torque sign conventions and double offset disc design variables.
American Water Works Association, Bayard E. Bosserman, Amzad Ali, 2012
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John Cena
Highlights the professional wrestling career of John Cena, named WWE's 2009 Superstar of the Year.
Adam Stone, 2011
8
Torque
Singapore's best homegrown car magazine, with an editorial dream team driving it. We fuel the need for speed!
9
CM Punk
Concept cars are made to introduce new ideas and designs. They are first shown to the public at car shows. Young readers will learn about the history of concept cars, how concept cars are designed, and how they are displayed at car shows.
Tony Smith, 2009
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Torque
Singapore's best homegrown car magazine, with an editorial dream team driving it. We fuel the need for speed!

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TORQUE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term torque is used in the context of the following news items.
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2016 Chevrolet Colorado Duramax Diesel Belts Out 369 lb-ft of Torque
Other engines in the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado and 2016 GMC Canyon include a gasoline 2.5-liter inline-four good for 200 hp and 191 lb-ft of torque, and a ... «Automobile, Jul 15»
2
Ford Focus RS Horsepower and Torque Confirmed—You Will Not …
Also confirmed: the RS's torque figure, which comes in at 325 lb-ft between 2000 and 4500 rpm. An overboost function allows for a maximum of 347 lb-ft for up to ... «Car and Driver, Jun 15»
3
FCA hikes Ram diesel torque rating for 2016
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles' Ram division is firing the opening salvo in the 2016 model pickup wars by boosting the torque rating of its high-output, 6.7-liter diesel ... «Automotive News, Jun 15»
4
Shelby GT350 5.2L Flat-Plane V8 makes 526hp and 429 lb-ft of torque
The wait is over with Ford announcing that the 5.2L V8 in the GT350 makes 526hp and 429 lb-ft of torque. The most impressive part about the GT350 is that the ... «SlashGear, Jun 15»
5
Kyocera Announces Rugged 'Torque' And Solar-Powered …
The Torque is a 4G smartphone that has been certified Military Standard 810G by the U.S. military. The device is waterproof, dustproof and shockproof, and it ... «Tom's Hardware, Feb 15»
6
Kyocera announces rugged Torque, its first phone for Europe
Japan-based mobile manufacturer Kyocera announced Tuesday that it is entering the European phone market with its latest Torque handset. The GSM device ... «CNET, Feb 15»
7
Ford debuts AWD system with dynamic torque vectoring control in …
Developed in consultation with Ken Block, the third-gen Ford Focus RS combines a powerful 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine with a new high-tech, dynamic torque ... «Gizmag, Feb 15»
8
Ford Exec: 2017 Raptor F150 to Pack 450 Horsepower
That adds one more very important piece to the 2017 Raptor puzzle, and now that we know the horsepower number, all which is left to question is the torque ... «Torque News, Jan 15»
9
First Tesla P85D On A Dyno Put Down Way More Torque Than …
The Tesla Model S has kicked out some wacky power readings, but it looks like somebody was able return 864 ft-lbs of torque with a P85D a few times in a row. «Jalopnik, Dec 14»
10
Torque, Microsoft's Alternative To “OK Google,” Now Works On …
Microsoft this morning has released an app for Android smartphone users called Torque that allows you to shake your phone in order to perform a voice search, ... «TechCrunch, Dec 14»

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« EDUCALINGO. Torque [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/torque>. Apr 2024 ».
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