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Raretorques
The correct spelling is torques.
How to pronounce torques
noun
Say it like: Tor-kwe-s
The correct spelling is torques. A rotational or twisting effect of a force; a moment of force, defined for measurement purposes as an equivalent straight line force multiplied by the distance from the axis of…
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Meanings
noun
- 1.A rotational or twisting effect of a force; a moment of force, defined for measurement purposes as an equivalent straight line force multiplied by the distance from the axis of rotation (SI unit newton metre or Nm; imperial unit pound-foot or lb·ft, not to be confused with the foot pound-force, commonly "foot-pound", a unit of work or energy)
- 2.A tightly braided necklace or collar, often made of metal, worn by various early European peoples.
verb
- 1.To twist or turn something.
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