Torque — Word of the Day

What does torque mean?

noun

A measure of rotational force, typically expressed in newton-metres. It is a measure of the twisting or turning force that causes an object to rotate.

Example

"The car's engine produced a significant amount of torque, making it difficult to handle on the slippery road."

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Synonyms for torque

moment of force rotational force twisting force turning force rotational momentum angular force

Antonyms of torque

linear force straight force non-rotational force

Rhymes with torque

force course horse source

Etymologically related

torque (n.), from Latin 'torquere', to twist or turn; related to 'torque' (n.), a type of twisted or turned metal bar; also related to 'torque' (v.), to twist or turn something