Definition of "mechanics" []

• The branch of physics that is concerned with the analysis of the action of forces on matter or material systems. (noun)
• Design, construction, and use of machinery or mechanical structures. (noun)
• The functional and technical aspects of an activity: The mechanics of football are learned with practice. (noun)

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• "The term mechanics generally refers to the motion of large objects, whereas the study of motion at the level of the atom or smaller is the domain of quantum mechanics."
• "Having made a fortunate and happy marriage, Saint-Simon was almost constantly at Versailles until the death of the King, and obtained the most intimate acquaintance with what he terms the mechanics of the court."
• "The other talk dealing with what I term the mechanics and risks."