Source Word
torque
IPA(Pronunciation)
Noun
countable
uncountable
(physics,
mechanics)
A
rotational
or
twisting
effect
of
a
force;
a
moment
of
force,
defined
for
measurement
purposes
as
an
equivalent
straight
line
force
multiplied
by
the
distance
from
the
axis
of
rotation
(SI
unit
newton
metre
or
Nm;
imperial
unit
pound-foot
or
lb·ft,
not
to
be
confused
with
the
foot
pound-force,
commonly
"foot-pound",
a
unit
of
work
or
energy)
Japanese Meaning
回転またはねじりの力、すなわち力が物体を回転させる効果。 / 力のモーメント：直線的な力と回転軸からの距離の積として定義される量。
Sense（1）
(physics,
mechanics)
A
rotational
or
twisting
effect
of
a
force;
a
moment
of
force,
defined
for
measurement
purposes
as
an
equivalent
straight
line
force
multiplied
by
the
distance
from
the
axis
of
rotation
(SI
unit
newton
metre
or
Nm;
imperial
unit
pound-foot
or
lb·ft,
not
to
be
confused
with
the
foot
pound-force,
commonly
"foot-pound",
a
unit
of
work
or
energy)
（ plural ）
