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mechanical

/məˈkæn.ɪ.kəl/

mechanicaladjective

more mechanical

Comp.

most mechanical

Super.

/məˈkæn.ɪ.kəl/

Translations

mécanique

The mechanical parts of the engine need regular maintenance.

Les pièces mécaniques du moteur nécessitent un entretien régulier.

Additional translations

mécaniqueAu sens figuré : sans spontanéité, fait de manière automatique.

automatiséQuand l'action est effectuée par une machine ou un dispositif automatique.

Definitions

Relating to or involving machinery or tools.

The mechanical parts of the engine need regular maintenance.

Performed or operated by a machine or machinery.

The mechanical arm assembled the parts with precision.

Lacking in spontaneity or originality; automatic.

His mechanical response to the question showed he wasn't really listening.

Pertaining to the principles of mechanics.

The mechanical properties of the material were tested under various conditions.

Caused by or resulting from physical forces; not chemical or biological in nature.

Mechanical erosion gradually wore away the cliff face.

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mechanicalnoun

mechanicals

/mɪˈkæn.ɪ.kəl/

/məˈkæn.ɪ.kəl/

Countable; chiefly refers to a person skilled in machinery or to camera-ready artwork in printing.

Translations

mécanicienEmploi aujourd'hui chiefly archaïque.

The mechanical in the village workshop could mend any broken gear.

Le mécanicien de l'atelier du village pouvait réparer n'importe quel engrenage cassé.

maquetteDans le domaine de l'imprimerie et de l'édition.

The designer delivered the mechanical to the press department.

Le designer a remis la maquette au service de la presse.

Additional translations

mécaniqueAu sens collectif : ensemble des éléments mécaniques d'un véhicule ou d'un appareil.

Definitions

A worker skilled in operating, maintaining, or repairing machinery; a mechanic (now chiefly archaic).

The mechanical in the village workshop could mend any broken gear.

(Printing and publishing) A camera-ready piece of artwork prepared for reproduction.

The designer delivered the mechanical to the press department.

The mechanical components or systems of a device, vehicle, or building, considered collectively (usually plural).

Before buying the used car, she checked the mechanicals and found no serious issues.

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