A scale for weighing in which the fulcra of the levers or beams are strained wires or strips acting by torsion.

plural of angle of torsion

(geometry) The indefinitely small angle between two consecutive osculating planes of a curve of double curvature.

plural of torsion scale

A bar forming part of a vehicle's suspension system, that twists in response to the non-rotary motion of the wheels, absorbing vertical movement.

(US, military, slang) An alcoholic beverage, first mixed in World War II, made from pineapple juice and the 180-proof grain alcohol fuel used in torpedo motors.

Misspelling of thoracentesis.

Any of the species Psammobates geometricus of South African tortoises with radial black and yellow markings. / Any of the species of genus Psammobates

(transitive) to increase the power; interest; intensity; volume; level etc. of

(Scotland, derogatory, UK politics, somewhat dated) A member or supporter of the Scottish National Party, connoting sentimentality or old-fashionedness.