Main Entry: me·chan·ics

Pronunciation: \mi-ˈka-niks\

Function: noun plural but singular or plural in construction

Date: 1612

1 : a branch of physical science that deals with energy and forces and their effect on bodies
2 : the practical application of mechanics to the design, construction, or operation of machines or tools
3 : mechanical or functional details or procedure <the mechanics of the brain>