A turning or twisting; tendency to turn, or cause to turn, about an axis.

The effect of force on rotational motion.

A force that tends to produce rotation or twisting.

the turning force that is applied to a shaft or other rotary mechanism to cause it to rotate or tend to do so. Torque is measured in units of length and force (footpounds, newton-meters).

a power principle where we get added power from rotational force. Example: unwinding from a twist stance.

A force that produces, or tends to produce, torsion or rotation. A relative measure of how much twist there is in a club.

A measure of the twisting moment applied to a part under a torsional stress. Usually expressed in terms of inch pounds or foot pounds, although the terms "pound inches" and "pound feet" are technically more accurate for torsional moments.

with respect to the Edgewise appliance, it is the force system created when a rectangular arch wire is engaged in a bracket slot in torsion, and which has the effect of changing the inclination of the tooth; also refers to torsion bends (twisting) deliberately placed in a rectangular arch wire which are intended to change the inclination of the tooth

When twist is applied to thread, torque is created. These torque forces are balanced by using opposite twist in the singles and ply twist. Heat setting the thread during dyeing or autoclaving will also minimize the torque forces in the thread. Excessive torque can cause the thread to "french-knot" or kink excessively.

The rotational equivalent of force, measured in pound-feet.

An internal force system, carried longitudinally through a shaft or wire, and its resultant at any location is a mechanical couple in the plane of the right cross-section. Torque (dental)  Tooth movement characterized by appliance-controlled faciolingual and/or mesiodistal displacements of particles in the root(s). Torque (mechanical)  A force system, the simplest form of which is a mechanical couple, that tends to produce a twisting displacement and/or deformation about a long-dimension axis of the body acted upon; e.g., torque is delivered through crown attachments to teeth by an elastically twisted arch wire.

The ability of the shaft to resist twisting.

The rotational analogue of force, being given by the force multiplied by its perpendicular distance from the axis of rotation.

The tightening force applied to nuts and bolts measured in Nm.

The amount of circular force applied to a closure to seal or open the container.

the product of a force and the perpendicular distance to a turning axis.

Force applied to an object, particularly, to screw a mechanical fastener into a roof deck or substrate.

twisting or turning caused by the rotation of blades such as in a helicopter

This is the twisting of the bow by an improper hold.

The turning effect of a tangential force acting at a distance from the axis of rotation or twist; torsion springs apply such effect to spring shafts.

the rotational equivalent of a force, and is calculated by multiplying the force causing rotation by the perpendicular distance from the line of action of the force to the centre of rotation. The unit is the newton metre.

The rotary force available at the drive chuck.

that which produces or tends to produce torsion or rotation; the moment of a system of forces which causes rotation. In a machine it is the turning power of a shaft.

Measurement value indicating force, a strength value different from horsepower.

A measure of rotational force. At a steady state of deflection, the mechanically applied torque is equal and opposite to the electrically developed torque. Torque is usually expressed in millimeter grams for a given angular deflection.

A force that produces a twisting or rotating motion.

a push or pull that tends to cause an object to rotate about a fixed point; the rotational analog of force.

the quantity measuring how effectively a force causes rotation

Rotary equivalent to force. Equal to the product of the force perpendicular to the radius of motion and distance from the center of rotation to the point where the force is applied.

The tendency of a body to rotate under an applied force..

Force at a distance, or resistance to rotation

A force that produces or tends to produce rotation or torsion. It is a measurement of an instrument's capacity to do work or to continue to rotate under resistance to rotation. It is expressed in inch-ounces or inch-pounds.

A force that produces a rotating or twisting motion.

Torque is applied to the body of the helicopter because of the engine spinning the rotor blades, this causes the helicopter to want to spin in the opposite direction of the rotors. more.

(1) A force that produces or tends to produce rotation or torsion. The pressure, measured in foot pounds, exerted by a rotating shaft. (2) The turning power of a motor. (3) The turning effort a brake is designed to stop.

The moment of a force; the measure of a force's tendency to produce torsion and rotation about an axis, equal to the vector product of the radius vector from the axis of rotation to the point of application of the force and the force vector. Report this Word Added by: chadchm8

Measure of a shaft's resistance to twisting. Low torque shafts twist less and are recommended for stronger players.

A twisting action in torsion springs which tends to produce rotation, equal to the load multiplied by the distance (or moment arm) from the load to the axis of the spring body. Usually expressed in oz./in., lb./in., lb./ft., or in. N/mm.

An effort or force devoted toward twisting or turning

force caused by twisting A toprque motor is a motor with a limited and small angle or rotation.

The rate of change of angular momentum; a numerical measure of a force's ability to twist on an object.

a force acting on a moment arm. In this case, the force that causes the armature to turn.

a force that changes the angular momentum of a system

an influence which tends to change the rotational motion of an object

a physicist's word for a twist or a spin

a rotational force applied to the axle of a wheel, causing it to rotate

a scale space and edge detection force that changes the angular momentum of

a special form of force that turns an axle in a given direction

A shaft's resistance to twisting during a swing.

A measure of angular force which produces rotational motion. This force is defined by a linear force multiplied by a radius; e.g. lb-in. Torque is an important parameter of any motion control system. Formula: Torque (lb-ft.) = 5,250 x HP/RPM

The act of the bow twisting due to improper twisting of the string by an improper hold.

A measure of an engine's pulling capability, expressed in pound-feet, or, lb.ft., calculated using horsepower and rpms (see formula). Torque = 5,252 x hp Rpm

A product of the distance from the spring axis to the point of load application, and the force component normal to the distance line.

Torque is pulling power, or what you feel when you press the accelerator. Measured in Newton metres (Nm). The amount of torque is a good measure of the engine's power for accelerating in normal driving and when towing heavy loads. Engine speed is also a factor. For example an engine which develops good torque at low engine speed can accelerate well from low speeds, tow well and work efficiently with an automatic transmission. An engine which produces its torque at higher engine speeds has to be revved much harder to accelerate well from low speeds and won't pull heavy loads so well. Such an engine is better for manual transmission, which gives more control over engine speed (see Horsepower).

The amount of circular force applied to a container to seal or open it.

Running torque is the rotary force required to keep an encoder shaft turning. It is typically expressed in ounce-inches.

Force applied in a circular motion

Any rotation or twisting motion of the bow in the horizontal plane.

A measure of the amount of twist an engine can produce. The ability of an engine to product torque is determined by an engineering test on the dynamometer, a machine that registers on a scale the pound-feet of output torque at various speeds of crankshaft revolution.

A force through a perpendicular distance with one end acting as a pivot point.

the rotational analogue of force, in units of mass*length2/time2 (see rotational kinematics)

Force produced by the engine.

n. The force that produces or tends to produce rotation.

the force which produces rotation

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a measure of force applied to an object to create a rotational or twisting effect about some point.

That which tends to change the rate of rotation of a body; also called the moment of force. The torque produced by rotating parts of an electric motor or internal-combustion engine is often used as a measure of its ability to do useful work. The magnitude of the torque acting on a body is equal to the product of the force acting on the body, and the distance from its point of application to the axis around which the body is free to rotate.

A force that produces or tends to produce rotation; the rotational force about a point (e.g., torque is the force required to tighten a bolt). Excessive torque forces have been associated with CTDs to the upper extremities, particularly the elbow.

A rigid, but generally pliable, item of jewellery for wearing around the neck. Very fashionable at the moment.

The rotational force imposed on or through a shaft, usually expressed in foot-pounds.

1. The measure of a force-producing tension and rotation around an axis. 2. A twisting force which may or may not result in motion.

A twisting or turning force.

A measurement of force. The drivetrain convert’s the engine’s power to torque at the wheels.

Product of a force perpendicular to the radius of motion that is applied at a distance from the axis of rotation that causes rotational motion about the axis.

Turning or twisting effort, usually measured in ft-lb or Newton-meters. It differes from work or power in that torque does not necessarily produce motion. The torque acting on a body is the product of the magnitude of a force arm (the perpendicular distance from the body's axis of rotation to the line of action of the force). This product is called the moment about this axis, or the torque.

A measurement of rotation or turning force. Torque is measured in ounce inches (oz. In.), Ounce feet (oz. Ft.) And pound feet (lb. Ft.).

A force that produces a rotating or twisting action.

The effect of producing a force through rotation; the product of force times length of the force arm.

Turning power produced by the engine. The acceleration the driver feels is a result of the torque.

The amount of thrust driving through from the engine to the wheels.

The turning force generated by a rotating component.

The reactive force generated by a revolving propeller that tends to rotate the aeroplane in a direction opposite to the direction of the propeller rotation.

A force in a twisting motion. In an engine, torque is the twisting motion at the crankshaft measured in foot-pounds (lb.-ft.). One foot-pound is the force of one pound acting at right angles at the end of an arm one foot long. Simply stated, torque is the engine power that gets a vehicle to speed - felt especially at off-line take-off and during acceleration.

The tendency of a rope to rotate under a load.

the amount of torque resistance measured by a rotating spindle immersed in a material.

Amount of twist required to set a piece of equipment into motion.

A measure of how much load a machine can turn. This measurement is expressed either in ounce-inches for torque synchro systems or in pound-feet for heavy machinery.

Force in a circular motion as applied to closure on a container, either to attach or remove the closure.

Torsional moment or couple. It usually refers to the driving couple of a machine or motor. ( 020)

Turning force, equal to force times radius.

Torque is the measurement of force given over a distance. For example, imagine a lever (like a crowbar) where you apply a force along its length (like to pry open something). This lever's torque is that force multipled by the length away from the pry point. For servos, think about the servo rotating a servo arm, the torque is the length of that arm multiplied by the force. In the USA, most servo torque is measured in oz-in (force in ounces times inches, or ounce-inch). Servo torque is measured by using force or weight at a radius from center of the output shaft to see when the servo stalls as it tries to lift the weight horizontally. To convert oz-in to kilogram-centimeters (kg-cm) just divide by 13.9.

Force for turning provided by a motor or gearmotor shaft. Often described in pounds.

Turning force delivered by a motor or gearmotor shaft, usually expressed in lbs. ft derived by completing H.P. x 5250/RPM = full load torque.

Moment of force causing rotation about a fixed axis of rotation; the act or process of turning around on an axis.

The rotational movement used during application or removal of a continuous thread closure from a container.

an applied twisting force

the tendency for a shaft to twist. More torque means more tendency to twist. Early graphite shafts tended to be higher torque than their steel counterparts. Today graphite shafts are much lower torque. Just because torque is low does not mean that it is better for a given swing speed or swing type. Club fitters say that it is more important to have "correct" torque for your swing speed.

Torque is the term used to describe the twisting or turning force that the power tool generates. Usually measured in inch/lbs. or foot/lbs.

A measure of engine power, described in foot/pounds of force. 10 foot/pounds of torque would raise ten pounds of weight one foot in the air. Horsepower is a measurement of torque over a period of time.

(T) A rotating or twisting force at a given radius in foot-pounds (ft-lb).

A measure of the twisting force. Torque is measured in lb.-ft. (pound-foot) or N-m (Newton-meters). The RPM at which the engine produces maximum torque is important. For instance, if Engine A produces 200 lb.-ft. @ 3000 RPM, and Engine B supplies 200 lb.-ft. @ 5000 RPM, then Engine A will accelerate better at low speeds. Engine B will accelerate better at high speeds.

A measure of twisting force. The engine transmits this through the chain, shaft or belt to the rear wheel. The “accelerating force” whereas horsepower is the “speed force” i.e. horsepower is how fast you can go and torque is how quickly you get there.

The twisting force with which the engine's crankshaft actually rotates, measured in foot pounds.

The measure of the twisting force generated by an object.

Literally, the turning or twisting force of an engine, torque is generally used as a measure of an engine's flexibility. An engine may be very powerful, but if it has little torque then that power may only be available over a limited rev range, making it of limited use to the driver. An engine with more torque - even if it has less power - may actually prove quicker on many tracks, as the power is available over a far wider rev range and hence more accessible. Good torque is particularly vital on circuits with a number of mid- to slow-speed turns, where acceleration out of the corners is essential to a good lap time.

The amount of twisting force exerted at the crankshaft by the motor. The force that makes the wheel turn. Measured in foot-pounds.

The static twisting force produced by an engine. Torque varies with the length of the "arm" at which the twisting force is measured. Torque is a force times the length of the measurement arm: Torque = Force x Torque Arm, where Force is the applied or the generated force and Torque Arm is the length through which that force is applied. Typical torque values are ounce-inches, pound-feet, etc.

It suggests the measurement of the twisting force. It is measured in lb.-ft.(pound-foot) or N-m(Newton-meters).

A torsional moment or couple. This term typically refers to the driving couple of a machine or motor.

Twisting force (expressed in inch pounds or foot pounds).

n: the turning force that is applied to a shaft or other rotary mechanism to cause it to rotate or tend to do so. Torque is measured in foot-pounds, joules, newton-metres, and so forth.

The tendency of a force applied to an object to cause the object to rotate about a given point. The tendency of a force applied to an object to cause the object to rotate about a given point.

Measurement of turning or twisting force, expressed as foot-pounds or inch-pounds.

The moment of a force, a measure of its tendency to produce torsion and rotation about an axis.

The turning or twisting "rotational force" force exerted at the crankshaft by the motor.

A unit of measure describing the twisting force, or leverage, an engine can exert on the rear wheel. Typically, an engine with a lot of torque will have the potential to speed up faster at lower rpms. (See also: horsepower)

The twisting force at the motor shaft that drives the rollers on a treadmill and pulls the belt. The amount of torque is one of the variables used to calculate the amount of horsepower required.

The twisting force of the crankshaft or other driving shaft.

refers to Rated Torque (Tr) and is the maximum continuous motor output force at rated speed (assuming Vr. and Ir), with armature temperature equal to its maximum 155 degree C.

The measure of the force applied to a member to produce rotational motion usually measured in foot-pounds. Torque is determined by multiplying the applied force by the distance from the pivot point to the point where the force is applied.

Torque is a measure of the amount of force generated by the rotation of a shaft. At the levels of power developed by an IC engine it is normally measured in BHP [Brake Horse Power] whereas in lower torque devices such as servos it would be specified in Kgs/cm.

A force that produces rotational motion.

Turning force, a measure of engine power at low rpm.

When a skater rides with his front foot on the outside of the grind plate, toes turned in, and his back foot on the inside of the grind plate. This is also called Farfernugan.

Torque is the turning effect produced when force is applied to a rotational axis.

The force which tends to cause rotation. Torque is determined by multiplying the applied force by the distance from the pivot point to the point where the force is applied.

Measurement of how much a shaft will twist under a given load. Higher torque feels softer but is less accurate. More flexible shafts tend to have higher torque.

measurement of force to produce a rotation about an axis

The turning or twisting force such as the force imparted on the drive line by the engine. Usually measured in lb.-ft. It differs from work or power in that torque does not necessarily produce motion. Turbo Charger An exhaust powered turbine super-charger. Turbochargers always use centrifugal-flow compressors, which operate efficiently at the high rotational speeds produced by the exhaust turbine.

Imperial measurement of the twisting force generated to lift a set weight a given distance. Used in formula with revs to give horsepower readings. Gives an engine "grunt". Turbocharging a n/a engine can more than double the torque output, interestingly, mostly less than halving the life expectancy.

A force which tends to cause rotation, usually due to twist having been inserted into a yarn or removed from a yarn (see twist liveliness).

This is a rotating or twisting force. Torque is what it's all about; the engine power developed from the cylinders, rods and pistons is sent through to the crankshaft for converting into a rotating motion (torque) which then is used through the transmission (or gearbox) to get the wheels moving.

Rotational force created by the engine that is transferred to the drivetrain of a motor vehicle. Torque is measured in foot-pounds or Newton-metres and highest torque output is generally at lower rev ranges.

Amount of force required to turn an object. Usually measured in inch pounds (in. lbs.) or foot pounds (ft. lbs.)

Torque is a measurement of the amount of pressure which is used to produce rotation or torsion.

force that tends to rotate a body.

The amount of force that is needed to turn an object such as a screw or bolt.

Twisting of the shaft at impact.

Engine Torque, measured in pounds-feet (lb.-ft.) or Newton-metres (Nm), is the amount of twisting effort exerted at the engine's crankshaft. One pound-foot is the twisting force exerted by gravity on a one-pound weight suspended from a crankshaft by a horizontal rod one foot in length.

Turning or twisting force such as the force imparted on the drive line by the engine. Usually measured in Nm or lb-ft. It differs from work or power in that torque does not necessarily produce motion. Basically, the magnitude of a torque acting on a body is the product of the magnitude of a force and its force arm (perpendicular distance from the axis of rotation of the body to the line of action of the force). This product is called the moment of the torque about the axis or the torque.

A measurement of rotational force which is usually expressed in oz-in or lb-ft.

1. The force that tends to produce a rotating motion. 2. Rotation of the plane of polarisation of light by some crystals.

The force applied to produce rotation.

The resistance of a shaft to twisting is its torque. Lower torque shafts twist less than do higher torque shafts and, as a result, may be recommended for stronger players. Torque is also used to define the relationship between the turning of the upper and lower body during the swing.

Twisting force that tends to cause rotation. For explanations of Running (Full Load) Torque and Starting Torque as it pertains to gear motors, see the Power Transmission section.

Typically measured in inch-pounds, torque is the twisting force applied to the output shaft of a motor or gearmotor.

A twisting force in torsion springs which tends to produce rotation, equal to the force multiplied by the distance from the force perpendicular to the axis of the spring body.

The amount of force times distance (in either inch-pounds or Newton-meters) that is used to tighten the nut on a clamp. ( Click here for full definition.)

a force, multiplied by its lever arm, acting at right angles to an axis.

Twisting force used to either attach or remove the closure.

A turning or twisting force.

Moment causing twisting of the cross section.

A torque (also spelled torc) is a necklace that consists of a narrow, twisted band made of metal. This type of ornament was worn by the ancient Celts, Britons, and Gauls.

The twisting force applied to an object.

In the context of potters' wheels, the continuous rotation of the machine against the force of the thrower's motions.

A force that produces, or tends to produce, rotation. Commonly measured in feet per pounds or inches per pounds A force of one pound applied to the handle of a crank, the center of which is displaced one foot from the center of the shaft, produces a torque of one foot per pound on the shaft if the force is provided perpendicular to, not along the crank. Torque can be calculated by: Torque (ft.-lbs.) = HP x 5250 RPM

Twisting or turning effort/force; usually measured in pound-feet or kilogram-meters.

The torque developed at the flywheel by an engine without allowing for the power absorbed by engine accessories.

The torque developed at the flywheel by an engine that is also driving normal accessories; Ford net ratings are measured with exhaust system, emission control system, fan, alternator and air cleaner and with automatic spark and fuel settings operative.

The rotation of a tooth on the long axis moving the root of the tooth in a buccal or labial direction.

Force exerted in rotation.

Twisting, Turning Force, e.g. measured as a moment in distance X force units.

The turning or twisting force generated by an electrical motor in order for it to operate.

The turning effort or force applied to a shaft, usually expressed in inch-pounds or inch-ounces for fractional and sub-fractional HP motors. Starting Torque: Force produced by a motor as it begins to turn from standstill and accelerate (sometimes called locked rotor torque). Full-Load Torque: The force produced by a motor running at rated full-load speed at rated horsepower. Breakdown Torque: The maximum torque a motor will develop under increasing load conditions without an abrupt drop in speed and power. Sometimes called pull-out torque. Pull-Up Torque: The minimum torque delivered by a motor between zero and the rated RPM, equal to the maximum load a motor can accelerate to rated RPM.

The twisting or turning force that a rotating shaft produces when it is transmitting power.

The twisting or rotating force produced by an engine.

In physics, torque (or often called a moment) can informally be thought of as "rotational force" or "angular force" which causes a change in rotational motion. This force is defined by linear force multiplied by a radius. The SI units for torque are newton metres.

a piece of jewelry and was worn around the neck of many a Celt

a type of necklace, most commonly it is worn by men, but some can be made daintier for women

A twined metal loop worn around the neck by Celts.