n. [ OF., fr. OF. & F. tors, torse, twisted, wreathed, p. p. of tordre to twist, L. torquere. See Torture. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
1. (Her.) A wreath. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. [ F. tors, torse, twisted. ] (Geom.) A developable surface. See under Developable. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Carp.) A plate of timber for the end of a beam or joist to rest on. Gwilt [ 1913 Webster ]