Lewis & Short

prae-torquĕo, no perf., tum, 2, v. a., to twist forwards, twist round (ante-class. and post-Aug.).

  1. I. Lit.: praetorto capite et recurvato, Col. 3, 18.
  2. II. Trop.: praetorquete injuriae collum, Plaut. Rud. 3, 2, 12.