Glad you got your keys back, Truman!
What's the difference between 'twisted' and 'torked'?
(i've never heard 'torked' before, and it's not in my dictionary)
Correctly it's written 'torqued', resp. 'torque'. Should be in your dictionary.
I'd say it's a more technical term than twist. My dictionary lists endless technical terms with torque: torque arm, torque balance, torque compensator, torque converter, etc.
Here's what Merriam-Webster says:
Noun:
Definition of TORQUE
: a usually metal collar or neck chain worn by the ancient Gauls, Germans, and Britons
Variants of TORQUE
torque or torc \ˈtȯrk\
Origin of TORQUE
French, from Latin torques, from torquēre to twist — more at torture
First Known Use: 1695
Verb:
torqued torqu·ing
Definition of TORQUE
: to impart torque to : cause to twist (as about an axis)
— torqu·er noun
First Known Use of TORQUE
1959
Somehow I have the feeling the wire hanger is a smaller, tamed and thus harmless cousin to the tire iron.
Correctly it's written 'torqued', resp. 'torque'. Should be in your dictionary.
I'd say it's a more technical term than twist. My dictionary lists endless technical terms with torque: torque arm, torque balance, torque compensator, torque converter, etc.
Here's what Merriam-Webster says:
Noun:
Definition of TORQUE
: a usually metal collar or neck chain worn by the ancient Gauls, Germans, and Britons
Variants of TORQUE
torque or torc \ˈtȯrk\
Origin of TORQUE
French, from Latin torques, from torquēre to twist — more at torture
First Known Use: 1695
Verb:
torqued torqu·ing
Definition of TORQUE
: to impart torque to : cause to twist (as about an axis)
— torqu·er noun
First Known Use of TORQUE
1959
Jack WAS the wire hanger; torque is a synonym of Twist, and he was a Twist! He was also the can opener, remember!!
Now why were they Bettermost Beans?
They were named as a tribute to this website, of course! ;D
QuoteNow why were they Bettermost Beans?
They were named as a tribute to this website, of course! ;D
(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a33/Magoo8514/126_2681.jpg)
They were named as a tribute to this website, of course! ;D
You took the words right out of my mouth! :laugh:
(Oh - it must have been while you were kissing me) - name the artist ;)
Meatloaf!
They were named as a tribute to this website, of course! ;D
You took the words right out of my mouth! :laugh:
(Oh - it must have been while you were kissing me) - name the artist ;)
Drum roll, please ...
Candidate A wins the proverbial (in German at least) washing machine! :D
(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/Penthesilea09/9b49454c.jpg)
You have to provide the cat though.
My cat only bathes in Siemens.
Like that bank in Provincetown?
My cat only bathes in Siemens.
Like that bank in Provincetown?