mechanics

me-chan-ics · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    (Plural noun) People who repair and maintain machinery, especially vehicles.

  2. 2.

    (Uncountable) The branch of physics dealing with motion and forces.

  3. 3.

    The way something works or is done; the technical aspects.

Related words

See also: mechanic, mechanism, physics
Synonyms: repairers, technicians

Etymology

From Greek mekhanikos meaning "pertaining to machines," from mekhane (machine).