torqued

Torqued is the past tense and past participle of torque, and it also functions as an adjective describing something that has had a turning force applied to it or has been twisted or strained by such a force. In physics and engineering, torque is the measure of a moment or twisting effect produced by a force applied at a distance from an axis of rotation. The term torqued thus often appears in technical contexts to indicate that a component has been subject to a specific amount of torque.

In mechanical engineering and maintenance, torqued joints rely on precise torque values to achieve proper preload in fasteners. Correct torque helps ensure joint integrity and clamping force, while over-torquing can strip threads, damage fasteners, or warp parts, and under-torquing can lead to loosening and leaks. Practitioners use torque wrenches and calibration procedures to apply and verify the required torque values, following manufacturer specifications and engineering standards.

Colloquial usage of torqued is distinct from its technical sense. In informal American English, torqued can mean irritated, upset, or angered, as in a remark that someone is “torqued off.” This usage is slang and unrelated to mechanical torque.

See also: torque, torque wrench, preload, torsion.