torsion in German
torsion in German is Windung, Windungen — torsion means the twisting of an object, or the state of being twisted, when one end is turned while the other end is held fixed or turned the opposite way.
torsion in German
Windung
The act of turning or twisting, or the state of being twisted; the twisting or wrenching of a body by the exertion of a lateral force tending to turn one end or part of it about a longitudinal axis, while the other is held fast or turned in the opposite direction.
Windungen
The act of turning or twisting, or the state of being twisted; the twisting or wrenching of a body by the exertion of a lateral force tending to turn one end or part of it about a longitudinal axis, while the other is held fast or turned in the opposite direction.
What does "torsion" mean?
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noun The twisting of an object, or the state of being twisted, when one end is turned while the other end is held fixed or turned the opposite way.
"The drive shaft snapped under extreme torsion."
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torsion in a sentence
- The drive shaft snapped under extreme torsion.
- Engineers test how much torsion a steel beam can take before it deforms.
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What is "torsion" in German?
"torsion" in German is Windung, Windungen. torsion means: The twisting of an object, or the state of being twisted, when one end is turned while the other end is held fixed or turned the opposite way.
How do you use "torsion" in a sentence?
Example: "The drive shaft snapped under extreme torsion." In German, "torsion" is Windung, Windungen.
Are there other ways to say "torsion" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "torsion": Windung, Windungen.
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