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torque

noun

variants or torc

Definition of torque

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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Recent Examples of torque The slight boost in power—the standard vehicle makes 502 hp and 331 ft lbs of torque—can be attributed to a less restrictive exhaust system, according to Car and Driver. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2026 The high-torque motor aims to provide superior pitch stability and dynamic bass performance. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The automaker said the GV90 features a new high-performance electric motor system capable of up to 490 kilowatts (about 660 horsepower) and 800 Newton-meters (590 foot-pounds) of torque. — Michael Wayland, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026 But there is an application for horsepower and torque that’s practically unlimited—a true blank slate—and that’s gensets. — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for torque

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Imagine this chain as a string of tiny beads connected together.

— K. R. Prathyusha, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026
At the bottom of the laces, beads are used to spell out Clark’s initials on the right shoe and jersey number on the left.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of beads

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Dorsey’s best-selling Rivière necklace in 3mm sapphire in sterling silver costs about $645; moissanite (also in sterling silver) is $949; and diamond (in 14-karat white gold) is $9,064.

— Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
Jean Schlumberger’s 1965 Bird on a Rock brooch and Hedges and Flowers necklace, created between 1978 and 1987, are also among the archival loans.

— Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026

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Bryan Danielson was more excited about McGuinness reaching the ropes than most of Wembley Stadium, but Nigel ultimately tapped out.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Itauma's corner threw in the towel as he was being pummelled against the ropes, making the 34-year-old Hrgovic the first Croatian heavyweight champion.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026

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