torque

/tɔ:k/

Thân thiện

The mechanic applies torque to the bolt with a wrench.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A twisting force: A force that causes or tends to cause rotation around an axis. In physics and engineering, it is the measure of how much a force acting on an object causes that object to rotate.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The engine produces a high torque at low speeds.
  • You need to apply more torque to loosen that tight bolt.
  • The torque generated by the motor is measured in newton-meters.

Advanced Usage

• "Torque vectoring": A technology used in automotive engineering to improve handling by varying the torque distributed to each wheel.

  • The car's advanced torque vectoring system provides exceptional cornering stability.

• "To torque down": To tighten a fastener (like a bolt or nut) to a specified level of rotational force.

  • The mechanic used a calibrated wrench to torque down the cylinder head bolts to the manufacturer's specification.

Variants and Related Words

• Torquey (adj, informal): Describing an engine that produces strong torque, especially at low speeds.
  • The diesel engine is very torquey, making it great for towing.

Synonyms

• Rotational force: Force that causes rotation.
• Moment of force: The technical term for torque in physics.

Related Phrases

• Torque wrench: A specialized tool used to apply a precise amount of torque to a fastener.
  • Always use a torque wrench when assembling critical components.

Related Idioms

• To have torque: (Informal, often in automotive contexts) To possess strong pulling power or acceleration from a standstill.
  • This truck really has the torque to get the job done.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a twisting force

Từ đồng nghĩa

• torsion