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me·chan·ics (mə kan′iks)

noun

  1. the branch of physics that deals with the motion of material bodies and the phenomena of the action of forces on bodies
  2. theoretical and practical knowledge of the design, construction, operation, and care of machinery

Etymology: see mechanic

plural noun

the mechanical aspect; technical part the mechanics of writing

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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