Definition of MECHANICS

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 word
mechanics 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