mechanical

Definition

  • adjective: of or relating to machinery
  • adjective: of or relating to machinery or tools
  • synonyms: mechanic, machinelike, automatic

Examples

  • He's a 'mechanical' genius. [=he is a person who is very smart about machines]

  • He's not 'mechanically' inclined. [=he is not knowledgeable about machinery]

  • The flight was delayed because of 'mechanical' problems/difficulties.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) your cartoon show, dear. Come on, Bart. Kiss the ticket for good luck, not that we need it. Here comes Screwy the mechanical rabbit. - and they're off! - Come on, Santa's Little Helper! - Come on, dog! Go, man, go! It's Whirlwind in the lane, and coming up on the left is Quadruped, (..)
    1989 TvShow: The Simpsons Title: Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire Season: 1 Episode 1
  • (..) tonight during the repair period. Doesn't anything work around here? Logic circuits on the snake simply failed to respond. There was no sign of mechanical damage or tampering... ...and no clue to the malfunction. Central mechanism psychosis? l feel we should shut down the resort for a month. (..)
    1973 Westworld
  • (..) do is to believe. Then we haven't a moment to lose. Do you think Zeppelins are a bad investment? These mechanical birds will get our message out. They will go to an Internet cafe... ...and e-mail the remaining MasterBuilders... (..)
    2014 The Lego Movie