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Mechanics

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

📖 Definitions of "Mechanics"

noun

1
The branch of physics that deals with the action of forces on material objects with mass
2
The design and construction of machines.
3
(writing) Spelling and punctuation.
4
Operation in general; workings.
"the mechanics of a board game"

🔄 Synonyms of "Mechanics"

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Word	Definition
mechanismnoun	(within a machine or machinery) Any mechanical means for the conversion or control of motion, or the transmission or control of power.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Mechanics"

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Word	Definition
mechanismnoun	(within a machine or machinery) Any mechanical means for the conversion or control of motion, or the transmission or control of power.
dynamicsnoun	(physics) The branch of mechanics that is concerned with the effects of forces on the motion of objects.
machinenoun	A device that directs and controls energy, often in the form of movement or electricity, to produce a certain effect.
workingsnoun	The internal mechanism of some device or system.
clockworknoun	A mechanism powered by a coiled spring and regulated by some form of escapement; the power is transmitted through toothed gearwheels and used to drive a mechanical clock, toy, or other device.
machinerynoun	The machines constituting a production apparatus, in a plant etc., collectively.
engineernoun	(by extension) A person professionally engaged in the technical design and construction of large-scale private and public works such as bridges, buildings, harbours, railways, roads, etc.; a civil engineer.
engineeringnoun	(uncountable) The application of mathematics and the physical sciences to the needs of humanity and the development of technology.
mechanicalnoun	Done by machine.
wheelsnoun	(by metonymy, deriving from meronymy) An automobile or other vehicle; a set of wheels.
apprenticesnoun	A trainee, especially in a skilled trade.
arrangementsnoun	The act of arranging.
artisansnoun	A skilled manual worker who uses tools and machinery in a particular craft.
craftsmennoun	One who is highly skilled at one's trade; an artisan or artificer.
engineersnoun	a British shoegazing/dream pop band.
engines	Engines: Man's Use of Power, from the Water Wheel to the Atomic Pile is a science book for children by L. Sprague de Camp, illustrated by Jack Coggins, published by Golden Press as part of its Golden Library of Knowledge Series in 1959."Books of the Week" in The Science News-Letter, v. 76, no. 3, July 18, 1959, page 44.
machineriesnoun	The machines constituting a production apparatus, in a plant etc., collectively.
machines	(also known as Machines: Wired for War) a 3D real-time strategy game released for Microsoft Windows.
mechanismsnoun	(within a machine or machinery) Any mechanical means for the conversion or control of motion, or the transmission or control of power.
modalitiesnoun	(logic) The classification of propositions on the basis on whether they claim possibility, impossibility, contingency or necessity; mode.