torquemada

Thomas de Torquemada

The Grand Inquisitor of the Spanish
Inquisition. Famous for his
tormenting and torturing of
imprisoned Heretics.

see also: torqumada

The Unicorn and Virgin, were dancing in the glade, When from the ground beneath their feet, rose Torquemada's shade

by Dr Evil March 12, 2003

torque converter

The device used in a vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission. Used to change gears, taking the place of a clutch, in a manual transmission. Has many downfalls, but commonly used in the United States because, sadly, no one can drive stick anymore. For example, the hydraulic fluid can be starved on hills, leading to transmission failure. While pulling large loads, the converter may overheat, which is why it is not used for large trucks. Robs the engine of power, as power is lost in the conversion process. Fuel efficiency is also lost, same reason as above. Excessive repair costs, as the fluid in the converter is required to be replaced every so often.

Torque converters make baby seals cry.

by keenan the sperry August 3, 2007

Torquay

A town in south east Devonshire, populated by utter retards who cannot do simple things like put out their recycling bins without their brains melting and their little world coming to an end.

Q: "Have you been to Torquay?"
A: "What, you mean that town in south east Devonshire, populated by utter retards who cannot do simple things like put out their recycling bins without their brains melting and their little world coming to an end?? No way."

by Skin-writer September 10, 2010

Torquil

To forget a skill that you once knew.

I used to be good at driving, but that skill has torquiled.

I'm torquiling here, how do you play backgammon again?

by kersplatt February 7, 2010

Torquay Academy

Torquay Academy is a secondary school in Torquay. It is a performing arts school and is known for its amazing Ofsted review. It is the best school in Torquay.

Person 1: Torquay Academy is a performing arts school.
Person 2: That would be perfect for me! I love to perform!

by Original Rachel Berry fan June 25, 2020

Full Torque

The absolute hardest boner achievable. Down to fuck with almost any girl, due to a lower level of standards when that horny.

Vin "You would you ever get with her?"
Chris: "Full torque? Of course. Any other time, most likely not,"

by Imjchillen69 June 27, 2016

Torque

The turning ability of an object or power source. Also, see Dodge Viper.
Also how horsepower is determined.

To go that fast, you've got to have a lot of torque.

by Brendan B November 23, 2004