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mechanics

16 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. mechanics (noun plural but singular or plural in construction)
  2. mechanics' institute (noun)
  3. mechanic (noun)
  4. mechanic's lien (noun)
  5. analytic mechanics (noun)
  6. animal mechanics (noun)
  7. body mechanics (noun plural but singular or plural in construction)
  8. celestial mechanics (noun plural but singular or plural in constructrion)
  9. fluid mechanics (noun plural but singular or plural in construction)
  10. matrix mechanics (noun plural but singular or plural in constructrion)
  11. Newtonian mechanics (noun plural but singular or plural in constructrion)
  12. quantum mechanics (noun plural but singular or plural in construction)
  13. soil mechanics (noun plural but singular or plural in constructrion)
  14. statistical mechanics (noun plural but usually singular in construction)
  15. wave mechanics (noun plural but singular or plural in construction)
  16. master mechanic (noun)

me·chan·ics

noun pl but singular or pl in constr \mi-ˈka-niks\

Definition of MECHANICS

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>

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