torque off
To annoy, distress, or anger.
It is hard to remember a talented player who so comprehensively bothered, annoyed, outraged and just plain torqued off the customers quite like Owens.
torque
/tɔɹk/
noun 2verb 1
Collocations
5ADJ.
equivalent, gold, golden, high, round
VERB + TORQUE
drilling, get, offer, power, put, wore
TORQUE + NOUN
gasoline, limiter, neck
PREP.
than
ADV.
also, also
Definitions
noun
1
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 N·m; imperial unit pound-foot
The relative strengths of the various torques will depend on both the spacecraft environment and the form and structure of the spacecraft itself.
The drillhead produces the drilling rotation and torque but also must slide out of position to allow the machine to manipulate the finisher drill steel and consumables.
verb
1
To make something rotate about an axis by imparting torque to it.
noun
1
A tightly braided necklace or collar, often made of metal, worn by various early European peoples.
But there are the lesser sub-kings of Wales, true to the immemorial schisms amongst themselves, which destroyed the realm of Ambrosius, and rendered vain the arm of Arthur. With their torques of gold, and wild eyes, and hair cut round ears and brow, they stare on the scene.
People of high rank also wore a torque of gold round the neck, and I observed that our guide had one on.
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Synonyms
noun — a twisting force
Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
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The relative strengths of the various torques will depend on both the spacecraft environment and the form and structure of the spacecraft itself.
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The drillhead produces the drilling rotation and torque but also must slide out of position to allow the machine to manipulate the finisher drill steel and consumables.
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But there are the lesser sub-kings of Wales, true to the immemorial schisms amongst themselves, which destroyed the realm of Ambrosius, and rendered vain the arm of Arthur. With their torques of gold,
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People of high rank also wore a torque of gold round the neck, and I observed that our guide had one on.
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“When I see mother next it will be to put a golden torque round her neck,” said the young giant.
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If the torque is too high, the shaft might break. That's why we are using a shear splint as a torque limiter.
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