Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

torque converter

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.21 in modern English

Syllables: torque -con-vert-er
IPA

29

Scrabble Score

15

Letters

4

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A device that converts the rotational output of a prime mover into work by driving a rotational load. A torque converter functions as a clutch and reduction gear, usually inside an automatic transmission, to allow loose coupling between the driver and the driven, letting the drive (such as a motor or engine) rotate at different speeds from the load (such as a wheel).

Example Sentences

"Holonyms: automatic transmission < motor vehicle < vehicle"
"The transmission contains three torque converters. Infinitely-variable torque multiplication is inherent in the design of each hydraulic torque converter, but one is designed to be the most efficient at starting and low speeds, the next for intermediate speeds and the third for high speeds."
"The eight-cylinder Rolls-Royce diesel engines drive through "Twin Disc" torque converters up to a speed of some 46 m.p.h., when the drive automatically changes to direct coupling and the torque converter is disengaged."

Inflected Forms

torque converters (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

w:automatic transmission fluid ATF

Questions

What does torque converter mean?: A device that converts the rotational output of a prime mover into work by driving a rotational load. A torque converter functions as a clutch and reduction gear, usually inside an automatic transmission, to allow loose coupling between the driver and the driven, letting the drive (such as a motor or engine) rotate at different speeds from the load (such as a wheel).

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