torque

variants or torc
as in beads
a decorative usually metal ring worn around the neck by the ancient Gauls, Germans, and Britons a Bronze Age torque and armlet found at the burial site

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Recent Examples of torque Direct drive sim racing wheel bases are often preferred by enthusiasts because the steering wheel is connected directly to an electric motor, instead of using gears or belts, producing more torque, which creates more convincing feedback effects for a driver. Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 11 Oct. 2024 The standard hybrid drivetrain offers 245 horsepower and over 250 pound-feet of torque. Karl Brauer, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024 Elevate is a $1,995 palm-sized motor with 750 watts of power—enough to produce 75 Newton-meters of torque—that clips onto the wheel of a regular bike. Chris Stokel-Walker, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024 As for the latest iteration, revealed just last month, its 5.2-liter engine is fitted with twin turbochargers for vastly more power and 738 ft lbs of torque. Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for torque 

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“Torque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/torque. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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