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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

torsion

/tɔːrˈʒən/ noun · British & US
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What does torsion mean?

noun

A twisting or turning force, especially one that causes something to twist or turn. In physics, a measure of the twisting force that causes an object to rotate.

Example

"The engineer studied the torsion of the metal rod to determine its strength."

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