mechanics

[ muh-kan-iks ]

/ məˈkæn ɪks /

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noun

(used with a singular verb) the branch of physics that deals with the action of forces on bodies and with motion, comprised of kinetics, statics, and kinematics.

(used with a singular verb) the theoretical and practical application of this science to machinery, mechanical appliances, etc.

(usually used with a plural verb) the technical aspect or working part; mechanism; structure.

(usually used with a plural verb) routine or basic methods, procedures, techniques, or details: the mechanics of running an office; the mechanics of baseball.

Origin of mechanics

First recorded in 1640–50; see origin at mechanic, -ics

Words nearby mechanics

mechanical twin, mechanical vector, mechanical ventilation, mechanical weathering, mechanician, mechanics, mechanic's lien, Mechanicsville, mechanism, mechanist, mechanistic

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Example sentences from the Web for mechanics

Eric Savory is a fluid mechanics engineer at the University of Western Ontario in London, Canada.
Six foot social-distancing will not always be enough for COVID-19|Tina Hesman Saey|April 23, 2020|Science News For Students
I wouldn't, but I also wouldn't be surprised if Patriots fans didn't properly comprehend the mechanics of sex, either.
‘A Gronking to Remember’ Speed Read: 8 Naughtiest Bits|Emily Shire|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST
In a best-case scenario they cover the mechanics of reproduction, STD awareness, and contraceptive use.
The Next Frontier of Sex Ed: How Porn Twists Teens’ Brains|Aurora Snow|November 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
We stopped teaching civics in our public schools and outsourced the mechanics of government to “School House Rock.”
Baseball’s Problem Is Politics’ Problem|Doug McIntyre|November 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST

To hear 26-year-old Jillian Banks talk about her music is like listening to a shaman explain the mechanics of a complex spell.
The Mesmerizing Mystique of BANKS|Melissa Leon|October 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
At the encouragement of the trainers, both Lukonge and Mushingano signed up for the mechanics class, the only two girls to do so.
Victims No More: Congo’s Badass Women Mechanics|Nina Strochlic|June 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It has often been said of Yankee mechanics that they are "Jacks of all trades and masters of none."
The Awakening of the Desert|Julius C. Birge
And this takes no account of the many thousands who served the South as mechanics, laborers, etc.
The numerical strength of the Confederate army|Randolph H. McKim
Perhaps you may think they were schoolboys, apprentices, clerks, or mechanics.
An Apology for the Life of Mr. Colley Cibber, Volume I (of 2)|Colley Cibber
And Astro, with his native talent for mechanics, soon became the unspoken leader of the crew.
The Space Pioneers|Carey Rockwell
If such terms were habitually used regarding 236 mechanics, we might learn to regard masons and carpenters with disdain.
Maids Wives and Bachelors|Amelia Edith Huddleston Barr

British Dictionary definitions for mechanics

mechanics

/ (mɪˈkænɪks) /

noun

(functioning as singular) the branch of science, divided into statics, dynamics, and kinematics, concerned with the equilibrium or motion of bodies in a particular frame of referenceSee also quantum mechanics, wave mechanics, statistical mechanics

(functioning as singular) the science of designing, constructing, and operating machines

the working parts of a machine

the technical aspects of somethingthe mechanics of poetic style

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Cultural definitions for mechanics

mechanics

The branch of physics that deals with the motion of material objects. The term mechanics generally refers to the motion of large objects, whereas the study of motion at the level of the atom or smaller is the domain of quantum mechanics.

notes for mechanics

The basic laws of mechanics are Newton's laws of motion.

Medical definitions for mechanics

mechanics

[ mĭ-kăn′ĭks ]

n.

The branch of physics concerned with the analysis of the action of forces on matter or material systems.

The design, construction, and use of machinery or of mechanical structures.

The functional and technical aspects of an activity.

Scientific definitions for mechanics

mechanics

[ mĭ-kăn′ĭks ]

The branch of physics concerned with the relationships between matter, force, and energy, especially as they affect the motion of objects. See also classical physics quantum mechanics.

The functional aspect of a system, such as the mechanics of blood circulation.

单词	mechanics
释义	mechanics [ muh-kan-iks ] / məˈkæn ɪks / SEE SYNONYMS FOR mechanics ON THESAURUS.COM noun (used with a singular verb) the branch of physics that deals with the action of forces on bodies and with motion, comprised of kinetics, statics, and kinematics. (used with a singular verb) the theoretical and practical application of this science to machinery, mechanical appliances, etc. (usually used with a plural verb) the technical aspect or working part; mechanism; structure. (usually used with a plural verb) routine or basic methods, procedures, techniques, or details: the mechanics of running an office; the mechanics of baseball. Origin of mechanics First recorded in 1640–50; see origin at mechanic, -ics Words nearby mechanics mechanical twin, mechanical vector, mechanical ventilation, mechanical weathering, mechanician, mechanics, mechanic's lien, Mechanicsville, mechanism, mechanist, mechanistic Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for mechanics Eric Savory is a fluid mechanics engineer at the University of Western Ontario in London, Canada. Six foot social-distancing will not always be enough for COVID-19\|Tina Hesman Saey\|April 23, 2020\|Science News For Students I wouldn't, but I also wouldn't be surprised if Patriots fans didn't properly comprehend the mechanics of sex, either. ‘A Gronking to Remember’ Speed Read: 8 Naughtiest Bits\|Emily Shire\|January 7, 2015\|DAILY BEAST In a best-case scenario they cover the mechanics of reproduction, STD awareness, and contraceptive use. The Next Frontier of Sex Ed: How Porn Twists Teens’ Brains\|Aurora Snow\|November 29, 2014\|DAILY BEAST We stopped teaching civics in our public schools and outsourced the mechanics of government to “School House Rock.” Baseball’s Problem Is Politics’ Problem\|Doug McIntyre\|November 4, 2014\|DAILY BEAST To hear 26-year-old Jillian Banks talk about her music is like listening to a shaman explain the mechanics of a complex spell. The Mesmerizing Mystique of BANKS\|Melissa Leon\|October 8, 2014\|DAILY BEAST At the encouragement of the trainers, both Lukonge and Mushingano signed up for the mechanics class, the only two girls to do so. Victims No More: Congo’s Badass Women Mechanics\|Nina Strochlic\|June 6, 2014\|DAILY BEAST It has often been said of Yankee mechanics that they are "Jacks of all trades and masters of none." The Awakening of the Desert\|Julius C. Birge And this takes no account of the many thousands who served the South as mechanics, laborers, etc. The numerical strength of the Confederate army\|Randolph H. McKim Perhaps you may think they were schoolboys, apprentices, clerks, or mechanics. An Apology for the Life of Mr. Colley Cibber, Volume I (of 2)\|Colley Cibber And Astro, with his native talent for mechanics, soon became the unspoken leader of the crew. The Space Pioneers\|Carey Rockwell If such terms were habitually used regarding 236 mechanics, we might learn to regard masons and carpenters with disdain. Maids Wives and Bachelors\|Amelia Edith Huddleston Barr British Dictionary definitions for mechanics mechanics / (mɪˈkænɪks) / noun (functioning as singular) the branch of science, divided into statics, dynamics, and kinematics, concerned with the equilibrium or motion of bodies in a particular frame of referenceSee also quantum mechanics, wave mechanics, statistical mechanics (functioning as singular) the science of designing, constructing, and operating machines the working parts of a machine the technical aspects of somethingthe mechanics of poetic style Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to mechanics nitty-gritty, logistics, mechanism, workings, procedures, nuts and bolts Cultural definitions for mechanics mechanics The branch of physics that deals with the motion of material objects. The term mechanics generally refers to the motion of large objects, whereas the study of motion at the level of the atom or smaller is the domain of quantum mechanics. notes for mechanics The basic laws of mechanics are Newton's laws of motion. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. Medical definitions for mechanics mechanics [ mĭ-kăn′ĭks ] n. The branch of physics concerned with the analysis of the action of forces on matter or material systems. The design, construction, and use of machinery or of mechanical structures. The functional and technical aspects of an activity. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. Scientific definitions for mechanics mechanics [ mĭ-kăn′ĭks ] The branch of physics concerned with the relationships between matter, force, and energy, especially as they affect the motion of objects. See also classical physics quantum mechanics. The functional aspect of a system, such as the mechanics of blood circulation. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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mechanics

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Scientific definitions for mechanics