turningforce
nounUK /ˈtɜː.nɪŋ fɔːs/
US /ˈtɝː.nɪŋ fɔːrs/
A turning force is a push or pull that makes something spin around.
When you push the handle of a door, you use a turning force to open it.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The strength of a twist that makes a wheel or gear turn.
The engine sends a turning force to the wheels so the car can move.
3. A force that changes how fast something spins.
Pushing the merry-go-round harder adds more turning force and it spins faster.
4. The effect of a force applied away from a pivot point.
Using a long wrench gives you more turning force on a tight bolt.