"mechanic arts" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

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  1. (archaic) In the 19th century, engineering and other mechanical fields of expertise (comparable to performing arts and the fine arts). Tags: archaic, plural, plural-only Related terms: useful arts (english: probably encompassed the mechanic arts as well as craftsmanship in general.)
    Sense id: en-mechanic_arts-en-noun-UPH6wh-U Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English pluralia tantum, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Art Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 57 43 Disambiguation of English pluralia tantum: 65 35 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 52 48 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 50 50 Disambiguation of Art: 65 35
  2. (archaic) Weaving, blacksmithing, war, navigation, agriculture, hunting, medicine, and the ars theatrica. Tags: archaic, plural, plural-only
    Sense id: en-mechanic_arts-en-noun-~GIozD0s Categories (other): Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 52 48 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 50 50
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