mechanics
/M AH0 K AE1 N IH0 K S/noun
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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”
noun
- 1
A manual worker; a labourer or artisan.
- 2
Someone who builds or repairs machinery, a technician; now specifically, someone who works with and repairs the mechanical parts of a motor vehicle, aircraft or similar.
- 3
A device, command, or feature which allows someone to achieve a specific task.
“This game has a mechanic where if you run toward a ledge you automatically jump off rather than just falling.”
- 4
A hit man.
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