Synonyms for torque
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 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 N·m; 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)
Related words
- Phrases
- torque off torque wrench torque spanner
- Other spellings
- torq
Forms
- Plural
- torques → torsions, chains, twists, moments…
Example sentences
- twist Twist that knob to the right and the box will open.
- torsion Driveshafts are almost only stressed by torsion effects.
By length
- 5 letters
- chain1, twist1
- 6 letters
- moment2
- 7 letters
- torsion2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (moment2 = 2 syllables).