the branch of science, divided into statics, dynamics, and kinematics, concerned with the equilibrium or motion of bodies in a particular frame of reference
See also quantum mechanics, wave mechanics, statistical mechanics
2. (functioning as singular)
the science of designing, constructing, and operating machines
3.
the working parts of a machine
4.
the technical aspects of something
the mechanics of poetic style
mechanics in American English
(məˈkænɪks)
noun
1.
the branch of physics that deals with the motion of material bodies and the phenomena of the action of forces on bodies
see also statics, dynamics, kinematics
2.
theoretical and practical knowledge of the design, construction, operation, and care of machinery
plural noun [sometimes with sing. v.]
3.
the mechanical aspect; technical part
the mechanics of writing
Word origin
see mechanic
mechanics in Mechanical Engineering
(mɪkænɪks)
noun
(Mechanical engineering: General)
Mechanics involves how bodies or parts of bodies work together because of the forces that areapplied between them.
Dynamics is the branch of mechanics that studies bodies in motion.
In principle, it is possible to study the mechanics of a fluid by studying the motion of the molecules themselves.
Mechanics involves how bodies or parts of bodies work together because of the forces that areapplied between them.
Examples of 'mechanics' in a sentence
mechanics
He continued slowly: `I drifted by one evening, made friends with one of the mechanics.
Gagman, Maurice DOUBTFUL MOTIVES (2001)
It was obvious the Kariens had not explained much about the mechanics of transferring his mind into Joyhinia's body.
Jennifer Fallon TREASON KEEP (2001)
But when a door to the side of the stage opened, the mechanics of the air currents were disturbed.
Gregory Maguire WICKED: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE WICKED WITCH OF THE WEST (2001)