(physics) The torque exerted on a magnet within a magnetic field; a vector, being the product of the strength of the magnet and the distance between its poles.

(humorous) A momentary lapse in concentration, resulting in an embarrassing situation.

A period of silence for quiet meditation, prayer or reflection.

(physics, classical mechanics) A measure of a rigid body's resistance to change in its angular velocity around a given axis.

currently, now, at present

(Britain, figuratively, broadcasting) A period of stony, unresponsive silence.

(physics) The turning effect of a force applied to a rotational system at a distance from the axis of rotation. The moment is equal to the magnitude of the force multiplied by the perpendicular distance between its line of action and the axis of rotation.

(geology) A quantity used to determine the size of an earthquake. Calculated either from a seismogram, or from the measurement of the area affected and the displacement of the rocks.

(slang) A brief period of weeping, especially for self-pity.

plural of spur of the moment