torsion
/ˈtɔːʃn/noun
उच्चारण टॉर्शन
मरोड़, ऐंठन, बल-आघूर्ण से मुड़ना
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noun
- 1
[U] technical
the action of twisting something, especially one end of an object while the other end is held fixed; the state of being twisted
मरोड़, ऐंठन, बल-आघूर्ण से मुड़ना
- The steel rod failed under torsion.
- A torsion balance measures very small forces.
- 2
[U] medical
the twisting of an organ or other part of the body, which cuts off its blood supply
(अंग का) मरोड़, ऐंठ जाना
- Testicular torsion needs urgent surgery.