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torque Definition

torque (tôrk)

noun

  1. a twisted metal collar or necklace worn by ancient Teutons, Gauls, Britons, etc.
  2. Physics a measure of the tendency of a force to cause rotation, equal to the force multiplied by the perpendicular distance between the line of action of the force and the center of rotation: abbrev. T
  3. popularly the force that acts to produce rotation, as in an automotive vehicle

Etymology: < L torques (infl. in senses 2 & 3 by torquere): see torques

transitive verb torqued, torqu′·ing

to give or impart torque to; cause to turn or twist

torque Synonyms

torque

n.

circulatory force, twist, revolving; see energy 3, revolution 1.

torque Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • exert: They can provide overload protection for circuit components or limit the force or torque exerted by a linear actuator or rotary motor.
  • transmit: The plates are all immersed in viscous silicone fluid, a ' glue ' which helps transmit torque to the output side.
  • brake: Variable braking torque You achieve torque control over a range 20-100 % rated torque.

Preposition: at

  • rpm: An engine also has a peak torque at a specific rpm.
  • rev: It also provides extra torque at low revs, which means maximum power right from the start.

Adjective modifier

  • mid-range: Good mid-range torque gives excellent acceleration, try an MGB GT V8.
  • low-down: There's plenty of low-down torque that pulls all the way to the 7500 red line.
  • low-end: The system allowed for the infinite adjustment of the engine's valve timing, which maximized low-end torque as well as top end power.
  • maximum: The maximum torque M K is effective in the case of short circuit.
  • usable: The secret to traction is the combination of usable torque and a good rear suspension set-up.
  • mid: This upgrade increases usable mid band torque and unlocks more of the engine's potential without demanding further upgrades to supporting systems.

Modifies a noun

  • wrench: You can do this with the wheel on the ground using a BIG torque wrench.
  • converter: Next problem to sort out was the torque converter.
  • convertor: Spring - Both Midland Railroad Trust power cars have hydraulic fluid self-contained in the torque convertor.
  • limiter: A small but strong and reliable battery, new starter torque limiter reduces stress for the starter and gears.
  • transducer: The working space is adjustable to accommodate different sizes of torque transducer.
  • curve: A torque curve is produced by plotting the torque measured against the engine speed.

Noun used with modifier

  • peak: The highest peak torque of each test was used for analyzes.
  • holding: Good holding torque stops the focusing lens group with precision without overshoot.
  • disk: The blue line shows the inner disk torque, the green line shows the outer disk torque, the red line the total torque.