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Word of the Day
torque. n.
1.The moment of a force that tends to cause rotation.
2.The measured ability of a rotating element, as of a gear or shaft, to overcome turning resistance.
3.A collar, necklace, or similar ornament consisting of a twisted narrow band, usually of precious metal, worn especially by the ancient Gauls and Britons.
It’s as if they’re generating such strength within - such torque - that it’s causing their eyes to act weird.— Rick Bass, The Hermit’s Story: Stories
(Source: thesaurus.com)
