torque

noun

variants or torc
Definition of torquenext
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 The robot also features 221 lb-ft of torque (300 Nm), which seems like quite a punch when the little guy is only 4.5 ft tall and weighs 88 lb. — Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 8 Mar. 2025 The instant and impressive torque from an electric motor is great, but the shape of a cab and bed is inherently draggy in a way that few other vehicles are, a problem exacerbated by whopping great frontal areas. — Ars Technica, 27 Feb. 2025 Created in collaboration with gearbox manufacturer Tremec, the Ace's 300-horsepower engine and 72-kWh battery provide 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) of torque, which is ample for a 4.9-second 0–60 mph sprint. — New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2025 With its petite displacement and no hybrid-electric assist, the twin-turbo Nettuno saves its best punch for mid-to-upper rev ranges, including a generous 531 ft lbs of torque between 3,000 and 5,500 rpm. — Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for torque

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