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Noun: torque  tork
  1. A twisting force
    "The mechanic used a torque wrench to tighten the bolts to the correct specification";
    - torsion
     
  2. A rigid circular necklace that is open-ended at the front
    "The museum displayed ancient Celtic torques made of gold";
    - torc
Verb: torque  tork
  1. Apply a twisting force
    "action screws can be torqued much tighter"

Sounds like: tailor, Taylor

Derived forms: torques, torquing, torqued

Type of: force

Encyclopedia: Torque