torque

Definition

  • noun: a force that causes something to rotate
  • noun: a usually metal collar or neck chain worn by the ancient Gauls, Germans, and Britons
  • verb: to impart torque to
  • synonyms: twist

Examples

  • An automobile engine delivers 'torque' to the driveshaft.

Movie quotes

  • (..) - You know what she ran in Palmdale? - No. What? Nine seconds flat. - God. - My dad was driving. So much torque, the chassis twisted coming off the line. Barely kept her on the track. - So, what's your best time? - I've never driven her. Why not? (..)
    2001 The Fast and the Furious
  • (..) - Read it again. No, better still, take a look at these. Remember I told you about the guy he nearly beat to death? Toretto did this with a three-quarter-inch torque wrench. He's a model of self-control. I need a few more days. I need a few more days. Got a TR here, with a ball-bearing upgrade. (..)
    2001 The Fast and the Furious