torque : Idioms & Phrases


anti-torque rotor

  • noun rotor consisting of a rotating airfoil on the tail of a single-rotor helicopter; keeps the helicopter from spinning in the direction opposite to the rotation of the main rotor
    tail rotor.
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torque converter

  • noun converter for transmitting and amplifying torque (especially by hydraulic means)
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torque wrench

  • noun a wrench that has a gauge that indicates the amount of torque being applied
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