torque

As nouns the difference between taxonomy and torque

is that taxonomy is the science or the technique used to make a classification while torque is (physics|mechanics) 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 nm; imperial unit foot-pound or ftlbf) or torque can be a tightly braided necklace or collar, often made of metal, worn by various early european peoples.

As a verb torque is

to twist or turn something.

As a noun torque

is 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 Nm; imperial unit foot-pound or ft.lbf).

As a verb torque

is to twist or turn something.

As an adjective tortuous is

twisted; having many turns; convoluted.

As verbs the difference between torque and retorque

is that torque is to twist or turn something while retorque is to torque again or anew.

As a noun torque

is 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 Nm; imperial unit foot-pound or ft.lbf).