variants
or torc
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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In both cases, the motor produces 28 Nm (21 lb ft) of torque at 2,500 rpm.
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Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 9 Feb. 2025
Powering the fan-favorite Forester, is the BOXER-style 2.5-liter DOHC engine, producing 180 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque with a Lineratronic CVT transmission.
—Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 1 Feb. 2025
So much power split to the front and rear wheels can create some torque steer and throttle response that borders on touchy.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Ars Technica, 27 Jan. 2025
The brawny mill is connected to a four-speed automatic and is factory rated for 238 hp and 287 ft lbs of torque, according to the auction listing.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 28 Jan. 2025
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Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 9 Feb. 2025
Powering the fan-favorite Forester, is the BOXER-style 2.5-liter DOHC engine, producing 180 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque with a Lineratronic CVT transmission.
—Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 1 Feb. 2025
So much power split to the front and rear wheels can create some torque steer and throttle response that borders on touchy.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Ars Technica, 27 Jan. 2025
The brawny mill is connected to a four-speed automatic and is factory rated for 238 hp and 287 ft lbs of torque, according to the auction listing.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 28 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for torque
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“Torque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/torque. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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