torquing
Tightening with force
Torquing is applying rotational force, especially when tightening bolts or fasteners to a specific tension: Make sure you're torquing the lug nuts to spec.
Mechanics and engineers torque components to precise measurements using a torque wrench.
Informally, torquing can mean twisting or wrenching something with force.
Make more secure
Rapid rotation around axis
- revolveTurn around center
- twistRotating motion or surprise
- wrenchTool for turning fasteners
- crankRotary operating handle
pivot · gyroscope · rotor · turbine · spindle · swivel · turn · rotate
Excessive stretching force
- tensionStretched or strained state
- loadCarried weight or burden
- elasticityTendency to resume original form
- deformationChange in shape
shear · yield · fracture · fatigue · warping · distortion · torsion · flex
tighten
Make more secure
cinch · snug · lock · fasten · anchor · affix · brace · fix · grip · seat
spin
Rapid rotation around axis
crank · pivot · gyroscope · rotor · turbine · spindle · swivel · turn · rotate · centrifugal
strain
Excessive stretching force
- tensionStretched or strained state
- loadCarried weight or burden
- elasticityTendency to resume original form
deformation · shear · yield · fracture · fatigue · warping · distortion · torsion · flex · creep
crankshaft
Rotating engine shaft
- camshaftLobed rod operating valves
- flywheelRotational energy storage device
- differentialRelative difference between things
gearbox · bolt · fastener · bearing · hub · caliper · suspension · pulley · tensioner
torquingloosening
Reducing tightness or tension
backing off · slackening · unwinding · releasing · unscrewing