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mechanics

[ muh-kan-iks ]

noun

  1. (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.
  2. (used with a singular verb) the theoretical and practical application of this science to machinery, mechanical appliances, etc.
  3. (usually used with a plural verb) the technical aspect or working part; mechanism; structure.
  4. (usually used with a plural verb) routine or basic methods, procedures, techniques, or details:

    the mechanics of running an office; the mechanics of baseball.



mechanics

/ ɪˈæɪ /

noun

  1. 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 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

“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

mechanics

/ ĭ-ăĭ /

  1. The branch of physics concerned with the relationships between matter, force, and energy, especially as they affect the motion of objects.
  2. The functional aspect of a system, such as the mechanics of blood circulation.

mechanics

  1. 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 .
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Notes

The basic laws of mechanics are Newton's laws of motion .
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of mechanics1

First recorded in 1640–50; mechanic, -ics
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But with his refined mechanics and externally-focused mindset, he immediately settled back down, retired his next three batters in order and went on to complete his first scoreless outing since last June 16.

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Interested in majoring in sports medicine or exercise science, Kennedy is on Santa Margarita’s Varsity Leadership Counsel and has umpired and worked with young players on their mechanics.

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Experienced large-bus mechanics were tough to find, and so were the antiquated parts they needed.

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She said: "We use tyre companies, machinery sales, vets, mechanics, feed companies - it affects a lot of the economy locally."

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As for mechanics, the number has fluctuated between 64 and 74 since 2020, according to records released by the Fire Department.

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