"mechanics" meaning in All languages combined

See mechanics on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: mechanic [singular], mechanics [plural]
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  1. The part of physics that studies the action of forces on objects.
    Sense id: simple-mechanics-en-noun-OZJtN26u Categories (other): Physics
  2. The structure or details of something.
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  3. The plural form of mechanic; more than one (kind of) mechanic.
    Sense id: simple-mechanics-en-noun-Wp9eDh7M Categories (other): Plurals
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