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Definition of mechanical - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
machine workdone by a machine or machinery
- The mechanical process speeds up production.
2.
automatic actionacting automatically without thought or emotion
- His mechanical response showed no empathy.
3.
engineeringTECH. related to the design and construction of machinesTECH.
- The mechanical parts need regular maintenance.
4.
physicsTECH. related to the branch of physics dealing with forcesTECH.
- Mechanical principles are crucial in engineering.
Noun
1.
technologyRare robotic machine that looks and acts like a living beingRare
- The story featured a mechanical that could think and feel.
2.
sportsTECH. UK instance of equipment failure in cyclingTECH. UK
- He lost the race due to a mechanical.
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robotic machine that looks and acts like a living being
Expressions with mechanical
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person who designs and builds machines
The mechanical engineer designed a new type of engine.
pencil with a replaceable extendable lead
She used a mechanical pencil for her sketches.
breakdown of a machine when its moving parts stop working correctly
The accident was blamed on mechanical failure in the car's braking system.
practical tasks involving building, repairing, or adjusting machines or moving parts
Most of the mechanical work on the car was finished by the weekend.
room or building where machines or mechanical parts are made or repaired
The college built a new mechanical workshop for engineering students.
machine that simulates a bucking bull
He tried to stay on the mechanical bull for a full minute.
tool or machine using mechanical principles
The clock is a fascinating mechanical device.
device used to perform a specific task
The mechanical instrument helped the workers build the bridge.
the skill of creating detailed technical drawings
She studied mechanical drawing in college.
engineering field designing and building machines
Mechanical engineering is crucial in the automotive industry.
set of parts working on mechanical principles
The car's mechanical system needs regular maintenance.
gradual damage of solid parts caused by rubbing or repeated physical movement
Mechanical wear on the gears increased the noise in the transmission.
ratio of output force to input force in machines
The lever provides a mechanical advantage of 4:1.
sum of potential and kinetic energy in a system
The mechanical energy of the pendulum is conserved.
event or process involving physical forces
The mechanical phenomenon of gravity keeps us on the ground.
energy transferred by a machine or engine
Mechanical power is essential for operating heavy machinery.
opposition a body or material offers to movement or physical deformation
The mechanical resistance of the material reduced vibration in the structure.
response of materials to external forces
Engineers calculate mechanical stress to ensure safety.
device connecting two mechanical parts to transfer movement or power
The mechanical coupling failed and caused the two shafts to spin independently.
ratio showing how well a machine turns input energy into useful work
The mechanical efficiency of the new engine is higher than the previous model.
push or pull on an object created by physical contact or machines
The bridge collapsed under the mechanical force of the strong winds.
keyboard with mechanical switches for each key
I prefer using a mechanical keyboard for gaming.
feature of a material describing its behavior under applied forces or loads
Hardness is an important mechanical property of this new alloy.
exam of how a material behaves when forces or loads are applied
The metal sample failed during the mechanical test at high temperature.
Origin of mechanical
Greek, mekhanikos (of machines)
Terms with mechanical included in their meaning
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building transport
mechanical device moving people between building floors
mechanical device
machine converting energy into motion
automatic device
mechanical or electrical device performing tasks automatically
mechanical failure
failure to function properly
tick sound
sound made by a mechanical device
counting device
mechanical or electronic device that counts items or events
lifting
lift with a mechanical device
technology
machine that converts energy into mechanical power
mechanical
component of a machine
energy
supply with mechanical or electrical energy
mechanical device
small device pressed to ring a bell
bicycle mechanism
mechanical system for adjusting bicycle speed and resistance
technology
small mechanical or electronic device with a practical use
mechanics
mechanical parts moving together
mechanically
in a mechanical or unemotional manner
equipment location
room housing mechanical equipment or machinery
instrument
small box playing music using a mechanical device
mechanical movement
wheels rotated on a vehicle or machine
hydraulic gear
mechanical device that lifts or transfers water
mechanical operation
toy that operates by being wound with a key
mechanical action
the act of fastening with a latch
technology
mechanical device shaped like an arm that moves or handles objects
mechanical
turn a key or handle to operate a device
technology
mechanical device for typing text onto paper
Examples of mechanical in a sentence
Mechanical operations have reduced the need for manual labor. Her mechanical routine made her life monotonous. The mechanical way he answered was unsettling. Mechanical systems require precise engineering. The mechanical design was innovative and efficient. Mechanical forces affect the structure's stability.
The mechanical properties of the material were tested. A mechanical roamed the futuristic city. The mechanical malfunctioned during the mission. A mechanical cost him the championship. She had to stop due to a mechanical.
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- French:mécanique, robot, ...
- German:mechanisch, Roboter, ...
- Italian:meccanico, robot, ...
- Spanish:mecánico, robot, ...
- Portuguese:mecânico, robô, ...
- Chinese:机械的, 机械生物, ...
- Japanese:機械的, 機械人形, ...
- Arabic:آلِيّ, رُوبُوت, ...
- Hebrew:מֵכָנִי, אַנְדְרוֹאִיד, ...
- Russian:механический, механизм, ...
- Ukrainian:механічний, робот, ...
- Hindi:यांत्रिक, यांत्रिक प्राणी, ...
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