mechanics
Americannoun
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(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.
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(used with a singular verb) the theoretical and practical application of this science to machinery, mechanical appliances, etc.
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(usually used with a plural verb) the technical aspect or working part; mechanism; structure.
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(usually used with a plural verb) routine or basic methods, procedures, techniques, or details.
the mechanics of running an office; the mechanics of baseball.
noun
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(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
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(functioning as singular) the science of designing, constructing, and operating machines
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the working parts of a machine
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the technical aspects of something
the mechanics of poetic style
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The branch of physics concerned with the relationships between matter, force, and energy, especially as they affect the motion of objects.
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See also classical physics quantum mechanics
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The functional aspect of a system, such as the mechanics of blood circulation.
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The basic laws of mechanics are Newton's laws of motion.
Etymology
Origin of mechanics
Example Sentences
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Bit by bit his literacy improved—“the technical mechanics of reading are different from reading comprehension,” he observes.
The 32-year-old entering his third season with the Dodgers credits his coaches for keeping his mechanics on point.
From Los Angeles Times
It requires real due diligence: understanding the investment strategy; the structure of the vehicle; the exit mechanics; the valuation policies; and the total cost of ownership.
From MarketWatch
The mechanics and timing of returns are also unclear.
From Barron's
The right-hander pushed himself to transform his game, working with a trainer to improve his mechanics and eventually increasing his fastball velocity by 8-10 mph.
From Los Angeles Times
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