mechanics

noun

  1. 1

    The branch of physics that deals with the action of forces on material objects with mass

  2. 2

    The design and construction of machines.

  3. 3

    (writing) Spelling and punctuation.

  4. 4

    Operation in general; workings.

    “the mechanics of a board game”

noun

  1. 1

    A manual worker; a labourer or artisan.

  2. 2

    Someone who builds or repairs machinery, a technician; now specifically, someone who works with and repairs the mechanical parts of a motor vehicle, aircraft or similar.

  3. 3

    A device, command, or feature which allows someone to achieve a specific task.

    “This game has a mechanic where if you run toward a ledge you automatically jump off rather than just falling.”
  4. 4

    A hit man.

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