| torque converter |
a hydraulic device that transfers or increases torque, as in the automatic transmission of an automobile. |
| torques |
a ring of feathers, hair, or color around the neck of a bird or animal. |
| torque wrench |
a wrench that indicates how much torque has been applied in tightening a nut, bolt, or the like. |
| torrefy |
to dry (a drug, ore, or the like) with intense heat. |
| torrent |
a heavy, turbulent flow of water, as in a rushing stream, a flood, or a downpour. [2 definitions] |
| torrential |
of or like a torrent. [2 definitions] |
| torrid |
parched or scorched by the sun, as a geographic area. [2 definitions] |
| Torrid Zone |
the area of the earth between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn; Tropical Zone. |
| torsade |
a twisted cord or strip of fabric, or a molding resembling this, used as ornament. |
| torsion |
the act of twisting or the state of being twisted. [2 definitions] |
| torsion bar |
a metal bar that maintains stability under twisting, used in the suspensions of some automobiles. |
| torso |
the human body from neck to hips; trunk. [2 definitions] |
| tort |
in law, any civil rather than criminal harm or injury that violates the implicit duty of each citizen not to harm others, and for which one may bring a civil suit and collect compensation. |
| torte |
a rich cake, usu. made of eggs, finely chopped nuts, crumbs, sweeteners, and flavorings, often composed in layers separated by rich fillings. |
| tortellini |
a dish of small round pieces of pasta stuffed with meat, vegetables, and the like and served with a sauce. |
| tort-feasor |
in law, one who has committed a tort. |
| torticollis |
in medicine, a condition in which involuntary contractions of the neck muscles cause the head to twist to one side. |
| tortilla |
a Mexican flat bread or thin pancake made of cornmeal and usu. served hot with various fillings. |
| tortoise |
any of various land turtles. [2 definitions] |
| tortoiseshell |
the horny, mottled, yellowish-brown shell of certain turtles, esp. the hawksbill, or imitations of this material, used to make combs, eyeglass frames, and decorative objects. |
| tortoni |
a rich Italian ice cream, usu. made with maraschino cherries, chopped almonds, and crushed macaroons. |