(archaic) mechanical; relating to the laws of motion in the art of constructing things

(now chiefly historical) A manual worker; a labourer or artisan.

(within a machine or machinery) Any mechanical means for the conversion or control of motion, or the transmission or control of power.

In a mechanical manner.

The use of machinery to replace human or animal labour, especially in agriculture and industry.

plural of mechanism

present participle of mechanize

plural of mechanical

(US) mechanical fixtures and fittings. / (recording) Royalties on the sale of recordings in the form of records, CDs, tapes, or similar objects.

Alternative form of mechanicalness