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mechanics

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /məˈkænɪks/ · UK /mɪˈkænɪks/

mechanics means: People whose job is to repair cars or other machines.

noun

MACHINE REPAIRERSB1

People whose job is to repair cars or other machines.

  • Two mechanics checked the engine.
  • The garage needs more experienced mechanics.
  • Aircraft mechanics inspect the planes every day.

Similar words: repairers

Common phrases: car mechanics, aircraft mechanics, trained mechanics

PHYSICS OF MOTIONB2

The study of how forces make objects move or stay still.

  • We study mechanics in physics class.
  • Classical mechanics explains the motion of a falling ball.
  • She wrote a book about quantum mechanics.

Common phrases: classical mechanics, quantum mechanics, study mechanics

HOW THINGS WORKC1

The practical details of how something works or is done.

  • He explained the mechanics of the game.
  • We need to understand the mechanics of voting.
  • The basic mechanics are easy to learn.

How to use it: the mechanics of something (She described the mechanics of the payment system.)

Similar words: workings, practical details

Common phrases: mechanics of something, basic mechanics, understand the mechanics, game mechanics

Questions about mechanics

What does mechanics mean?

People whose job is to repair cars or other machines.

What is mechanics in other languages?

Türkçe: tamirciler · Español: mecánicos · Français: mécaniciens · Deutsch: Mechaniker · Italiano: meccanici · 日本語: 整備士

How do you pronounce mechanics?

In American English /məˈkænɪks/; in British English /mɪˈkænɪks/.

How do you use mechanics in a sentence?

Two mechanics checked the engine. The garage needs more experienced mechanics.

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