Meaning & use
Torquing
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Applying a rotational or twisting force to an object, especially when tightening a fastener to a specified force.
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The mechanic finished torquing each lug nut to the manufacturer's specification.
Over-torquing the bolt can strip the threads.
A note on using this word
The gerund form of the verb "torque," which itself comes from the physics term for a rotational force, widely used in mechanics and engineering.
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tighteningtwisting
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