Scientists are studying the body's 'mechanisms' for controlling weight.
a legal 'mechanism' to prevent lobbyists from exerting unfair influence
She is projecting her anger on you as a 'defense mechanism'.
(..) off your salary A bad joke I'm sorry Awful It's a miserable day That was just some kind of sick joke defense mechanism It just doesn't indicate any of my feelings not one It just shows the kind of stress (..)1987 Broadcast News