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torques en · NOUN · etymology 1

Etymology

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Meanings

1. (form-of, plural) plural of torque
   form of torque

torques en · VERB · etymology 1

Etymology

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Meanings

1. (form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person) third-person singular simple present indicative of torque
   form of torque

torques en · NOUN · etymology 2

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin torquēs.

Meanings

1. (historical) Synonym of torque (“collar or necklace of twisted metal”).
   • The torqueses worn by their chiefs, and which were displayed as valuable trophies at Rome, were exquisite works of art, as is proved by such as have been dug up from time to time. 1855, The Cambrian Journal, page 18:

Forms

Synonyms

torque

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