Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
torsion
noun
/ˈtɔːrʃən/
Definition
The act of twisting or turning; a twisting force applied to an object.
Examples
- When you twist the lid of a jar, you are applying torsion to the threads.
- The engineers designed the beam to withstand torsion without breaking.
- The torsion caused by the wind made the building sway slightly.
Meaning
In mechanics, torsion refers to the stress that a body experiences when subjected to a twisting motion.
Synonyms
- twisting
- spiral
- rotation
