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- mechanical advantage/mɪˌkæn.ɪ.kəl ədˈvɑːn.tɪdʒ/The ratio of output force to input force in a simple machine, indicating how much a machine multiplies force.nounC1
- mechanical bankA coin bank (traditionally a children's toy) with moving parts, typically operated by inserting a coin to trigger an action.nounC1/C2
- mechanical drawing/mɪˌkæn.ɪ.kəl ˈdrɔː.ɪŋ/A precise technical drawing created with tools like rulers, compasses, and protractors, showing the dimensions and structure of a machine or part.nounC1/C2
- mechanical engineering/mɪˌkæn.ɪ.kəl ˌen.dʒɪˈnɪə.rɪŋ/The branch of engineering dealing with the design, construction, and use of machines and mechanical systems.nounC1
- mechanical equivalent of heat/mɪˌkæn.ɪ.kəl ɪˈkwɪv.ə.lənt əv hiːt/A fixed numerical conversion factor showing how much mechanical work is equivalent to a given quantity of heat energy.nounVery Low
- mechanical instrument/mɪˈkæn.ɪ.kəl ˈɪn.strə.mənt/A physical device or tool with moving parts that performs a specific practical function.nounB2
- mechanical metallurgy/mɪˈkænɪkəl mɪˈtælədʒi/A branch of metallurgy focusing on the relationship between the structure of metals and their mechanical properties, such as strength and ductility.nounC2 (Proficient) / Very Low (Specialized)
- mechanical pencil/məˌkæn.ɪ.kəl ˈpen.səl/A pencil with a replaceable, thin lead (graphite) that is extended mechanically by pushing a button or twisting the barrel, eliminating the need for sharpening.nounB1
- mechanical pulp/mɪˈkænɪkəl pʌlp/A basic, inexpensive type of wood pulp for papermaking, produced by physically grinding wood against a rough surface.nounLow
- mechanical scanning/mɪˈkænɪkəl ˈskænɪŋ/A method of systematically examining or searching through something in a methodical, step-by-step manner, often using physical movement or a systematic procedure.nounC2 (Advanced/Proficient)
- mechanical solidarity/mɪˌkæn.ɪ.kəl ˌsɒl.ɪˈdær.ə.ti/A type of social cohesion based on similarity, shared values, and a common conscience among members of a small, simple, traditional society.nounLow (Technical)
- mechanical suspension/mɪˈkæn.ɪ.kəl səˈspen.ʃən/A system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects a vehicle to its wheels, allowing relative motion and absorbing road shocks to maintain stability and ride comfort.nounC1
- mechanical twin/mɪˈkænɪkəl twɪn/An identical machine or device produced from the same design and specifications as another.nounLow
- mechanical weathering/mɪˈkænɪkəl ˈweðərɪŋ/The physical breakdown of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces without any change in their chemical composition.nounLow (Specialist)
- mechanically recovered meat/məˌkæn.ɪ.kəl.i rɪˈkʌ.vəd miːt/A food ingredient produced by forcing the last bits of edible meat from animal bones or carcasses using high-pressure machinery, after the primary cuts have been removed.nounC2
- mechanician/ˌmɛkəˈnɪʃ(ə)n/A person skilled in the theory and construction of machines; a mechanical engineer, especially in a historical or specialist context.nounVery Low (Obsolete/Rare)
- mechanics/mɪˈkæn.ɪks/The branch of physics concerned with the behavior of physical bodies when subjected to forces or displacements, and the subsequent effects of the bodies on their environment.nounC1
- mechanicsville/mɪˈkanɪksvɪl/A proper noun referring to a specific place name, typically a populated place (town, neighborhood, or city) whose name suggests a historical association with mechanics or mechanical industries.nounVery Low
- mechanism/ˈmek.ə.nɪ.zəm/A system of parts working together in a machine or a natural process; a means by which a result is brought about.nounC1
- mechanization/ˌmekənaɪˈzeɪʃən/The process of introducing machines or automatic devices to do work previously done by people.nounC1
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