Mechanics Definition
mĭ-kănĭks
noun
The mechanical aspect; technical part.
The mechanics of writing.
Webster's New World
The branch of physics that deals with the motion of material bodies and the phenomena of the action of forces on bodies.
Webster's New World
Theoretical and practical knowledge of the design, construction, operation, and care of machinery.
Webster's New World
The functional and technical aspects of an activity.
The mechanics of football are learned with practice.
American Heritage
(writing) Spelling and punctuation.
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
- machinists
- craftsmen
- operators
- workers
- mechanism
- logistics
- nuts-and-bolts
- nitty-gritty
- procedures
- workings
- technical details
- machine technology
- rational mechanics
- pure mechanics
- aeromechanics
Origin of Mechanics
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From Latin mechanicus, from Ancient Greek μηχανικός (mÄ“khanikos), from μηχανή (mÄ“khanÄ“, “machine, tool")
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