Torqued Meaning in English
word · lemma: torque
ˈtɔɹk
TAWRKD
tˈɔːk
TAWKD
Definition
When something is twisted or rotated with force, especially using a tool to apply torque; often describes tightening or loosening bolts.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in technical or mechanical contexts; 'torqued' is the past form of the verb 'to torque'. Collocates frequently with 'bolts', 'nuts', or 'wrenches' (e.g., 'torqued the bolt'). Less common in casual speech.
Spanish: giró - aplicó par - torqueóPortuguese (BR): girou - aplicou torquePortuguese (PT): girou - aplicou torqueChinese (Simplified): 拧紧 - 施加扭矩Chinese (Traditional): 扭緊 - 施加扭矩Hindi: घुमाया - टॉर्क लगायाArabic: شدَّ - طبّق عزم الدورانBengali: প্যাঁচানো - ঘুরানো (জোর দিয়ে)Russian: затянут - закручен (при помощи усилия)Japanese: トルクをかけた - 締め付けたVietnamese: vặn chặt (bằng lực) - siết (bằng mô-men xoắn)Korean: 토크를 준 - 조인Turkish: sıkıldı (anahtarla kuvvet uygulayarak)Urdu: زور سے گھمایا - کس دیاIndonesian: dikencangkan (dengan torsi) - diputar pakai tenaga
Example Sentences
He torqued the bolt with a wrench.
basic
The mechanic torqued all the nuts properly.
basic
She torqued the wheel to finish the repair.
basic
You haven't torqued that bolt enough yet.
natural
After everything was torqued, the bike was safe to ride.
natural
The team double-checked that each screw had been torqued to the right spec.
natural