mechanical
/məˈkænɪkəl/
adjective
- Relating to or operated by machines or engines.
- A mechanical clock uses gears and springs to keep time.
- She fixed the mechanical problem in the washing machine.
- The factory uses mechanical arms to assemble cars.
- Done without thought or feeling; automatic or routine.
- His response was mechanical, as if he had rehearsed it a hundred times.
- She gave a mechanical smile and turned away.
- Typing the same code all day felt mechanical and boring.
- Relating to the physical laws of motion and force; not involving living things.
- Mechanical energy can be converted into electrical energy.
- A lever is a simple mechanical device that makes lifting easier.
- The engineer studied the mechanical properties of the metal.
noun
- A person who repairs and maintains machinery, especially engines.
- She works as a diesel mechanic at the trucking company.
- My uncle is a mechanic who specializes in vintage motorcycles.
- The mechanic fixed the car's brakes in under an hour.