torques
Makes things spin
Torques is the plural of torque in its mechanical sense—rotational forces or turning powers: The engineer calculated the torques acting on each joint.
Torque as a verb conjugates to torques in third person: The wrench torques the bolt to specification.
A torque is also an ancient Celtic neck ring, typically of twisted metal; its plural torques appears in archaeological contexts.
Ancient twisted metal collar
- GaulsAncient Western European peoples
- DruidsCeltic priestly caste
- BoudiccaAncient British rebel queen
- Iron AgePost-bronze historical period
La Tène · Britons · neck ring · warrior · regalia · Celts · Galatians · votive offering
Ancient twisted metal collar
- necklaceNeck-worn ornament
- chokerClose-fitting neck jewelry
- collarNeck encirclement
- neck ringRigid throat ornament
armlet · bracelet · bangle · cuff · gold · silver · bronze · twisted metal
torc
Ancient twisted metal collar
Iron Age · La Tène · Britons · neck ring · warrior · regalia · Celts · Galatians · votive offering · hoard
torc
Ancient twisted metal collar
neck ring · armlet · bracelet · bangle · cuff · gold · silver · bronze · twisted metal · open-ended
rotation
Turning on an axis
angular · fulcrum · pivot · newton-meter · torsion · rotational · inertia · mechanics · dynamics · angular momentum
twists
Rotational bends or turns
tightens · loosens · spins · pivots · cranks · screws · bolts · fastens · adjusts · calibrates
- Roman honorslaurel wreath, triumph, ovation, triumphal arch, triumphal procession
- jewelryearrings, bracelet, necklaces, necklace, rings
- prehistorystone tools, Neolithic, Stone Age, caveman, cavemen
- ancient craftspottery, mosaics, weaving, carpentry, blacksmithing
- Ancient Sardiniabronze figurines, Nora, Sardinia
torquesthrusts
Forceful forward pushes
pushes · pulls · shear forces · compressions · tensions
- torque wrenchCalibrated tightening instrument
- torqued upSecured by rotational force
- torque convertersHydraulic clutch replacements
- torque wrenchesTools controlling fastener tightness
- torqued offSlang for very angry
- engine torqueMotor's rotational force output