TORQUE

noun

15 Scrabble

16 WWF

T 1

O 1

R 1

Q 10

U 1

E 1

Definition

A rotational or twisting effect of a force; a moment of force, defined for measurement purposes as an equivalent straight line force multiplied by the distance from the axis of rotation (SI unit newton metre or Nm; imperial unit pound-foot or lb·ft, not to be confused with the foot pound-force, commonly "foot-pound", a unit of work or energy)