Definition of Mechanical engineering

1. Noun. The branch of engineering that deals with the design and construction and operation of machinery.

Generic synonyms: Applied Science, Engineering, Engineering Science, Technology
Specialized synonyms: Tribology

Definition of Mechanical engineering

1. Noun. (engineering) The subfield of engineering concerned with designing and building machines and mechanical systems ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Mechanical Engineering

mechanic
mechanic's lien
mechanic arts
mechanical
mechanical abrasion
mechanical advantage
mechanical alternation of the heart
mechanical antidote
mechanical device
mechanical digestion
mechanical drawing
mechanical energies
mechanical energy
mechanical engineer
mechanical engineering (current term)
mechanical heart
mechanical ileus
mechanical intelligence
mechanical jaundice
mechanical lithosphere
mechanical man
mechanical mixture
mechanical pencil
mechanical pencils
mechanical phenomenon
mechanical piano
mechanical press
mechanical stage
mechanical strabismus

Literary usage of Mechanical engineering

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Encyclopedia Americana: A Library of Universal Knowledge (1919)
"mechanical engineering, in its strictest sense, relates simply to the design of ... A large part of the mechanical engineering required at the present day ..."

2. Biennial Report by Nebraska Roads and Irrigation Dept (1906)
"THE PROPOSED mechanical engineering BUILDING. By Prof. CR Richards. The writer has somewhat reluctantly complied with the request of the Editor-in-Chief of ..."

3. The Cumulative Book Index by H.W. Wilson Company (1911)
"mechanical engineering. Kent W- Mechanical engineers' pocket book. ... NY Smith Б. В. mechanical engineering laboratory manual. $2. '09. Earl B. Smith. ..."

4. Transactions of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers by American Society of Mechanical Engineers (1907)
"2 rfie primary object of this index is to furnish references which will enable students and instructors in the Department of mechanical engineering at tire ..."

5. Transactions of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers by American Institute of Electrical Engineers (1908)
"mechanical engineering is a fine profession, no one has greater respect for it than myself, but electrical engineering won its independence some years ago, ..."

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