torque

couple, moment de force

Effet d’une force qui fait tourner un objet.

En anglais simple : The turning effect of a force on an object.

• This engine produces plenty of torque.
• Use a torque wrench to tighten the bolts.
• The motor provides more torque at low speeds.

Synonymes : turning moment, moment of force

Expressions courantes : engine torque, torque wrench, high torque, apply torque

appliquer un couple, serrer

Exercer une force de rotation pour faire tourner ou serrer quelque chose.

En anglais simple : To apply a twisting force to turn or tighten something.

• Torque each nut with the correct wrench.
• The mechanic torqued the bolts before starting the engine.
• Have you torqued the fasteners to the specified value?

Comment l'utiliser : torque something to a value (Torque each bolt to the value listed in the manual.)

Synonymes : twist, tighten

Expressions courantes : torque a bolt, torque a nut, torque something down