word
Torque
TORK
/tɔːrk/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
torque
Dictionary meaning
A rotational force; a twisting or turning effect.
History and origin
Latin: torquere = to twist
Pronunciation tips
Rhymes with 'fork' — the 'que' is silent.
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