mechanism
11mechanism — noun 1 part of a machine ADJECTIVE ▪ firing, locking, steering, trigger, winding VERB + MECHANISM ▪ activate ▪ This ac …
12mechanism — mechanismic, adj. /mek euh niz euhm/, n. 1. an assembly of moving parts performing a complete functional motion, often being part of a large machine; linkage. 2. the agency or means by which an effect is produced or a purpose is accomplished. 3.… …
13mechanism — [[t]me̱kənɪzəm[/t]] ♦♦♦ mechanisms 1) N COUNT: usu sing, with supp In a machine or piece of equipment, a mechanism is a part, often consisting of a set of smaller parts, which performs a particular function. ...the locking mechanism. ...a… …
14mechanism — mech|a|nis|m [ˈmekənızəm] n 1.) part of a machine or a set of parts that does a particular job ▪ the brake mechanism ▪ a clock mechanism 2.) a system that is intended to achieve something or deal with a problem mechanism for (doing) sth ▪… …
15mechanism — 01. As a safety feature, this machine has a special [mechanism] which will shut it off if it begins to overheat. 02. The firing [mechanism] of the rifle was damaged when he dropped it. 03. As agriculture in this country becomes increasingly… …
16mechanism — noun (C) 1 part of a machine that does a particular job: the brake mechanism 2 a system that is intended to achieve something or deal with a problem: mechanisms to stop the spread of nuclear weapons | The market system is an imperfect mechanism… …
17mechanism */*/ — UK [ˈmekəˌnɪz(ə)m] / US [ˈmekəˌnɪzəm] noun [countable] Word forms mechanism : singular mechanism plural mechanisms 1) a) a machine or part of a machine a locking mechanism b) a system of parts that people think of as working together like the… …
18mechanism — See gearchange mechanism locking mechanism shifter mechanism vacuum advance mechanism …
19mechanism — n. 1) to trigger a mechanism 2) a defense; escape mechanism * * * [ mekənɪz(ə)m] escape a defense to trigger a mechanism …
20mechanism — mech|a|nism [ mekə,nızəm ] noun count ** 1. ) a machine or part of a machine: a locking mechanism a ) a system of parts that people think of as working together like the parts of a machine: the mechanisms for releasing hormones into the body 2. ) …
