1. applying a twisting force to something
Usage: technical; present participle of torque

Examples

• The mechanic is torquing the bolts to the proper specification.
• She was torquing the wrench with considerable force.
• The engineer measured the force while torquing the connection.
• He’s torquing the lug nuts in a star pattern.
• The machine kept torquing the metal until it bent.
• They were torquing each bolt to exactly 85 foot-pounds.