mechanics
Meanings
Noun
- the branch of physics concerned with the motion of bodies in a frame of reference
- the technical aspects of doing something
- "the mechanics of prose style"
- a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools
- someone whose occupation is repairing and maintaining automobiles
- The branch of physics that deals with the action of forces on material objects with mass
- The design and construction of machines.
- Spelling and punctuation.
- Operation in general; workings.
- plural of mechanic
Origin / Etymology
From Latin mēchanicus, from Ancient Greek μηχανικός (mēkhanikós), from μηχανή (mēkhanḗ, “machine, tool”).
Synonyms
auto-mechanic, automobile mechanic, car-mechanic, grease monkey, machinist, mechanic, mechanism, shop mechanic
Scrabble Score: 18
mechanics is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL wordmechanics is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
mechanics is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary
Words With Friends Score: 21
mechanics is a valid Words With Friends word