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mechanical 1. made, performed, or operated by or as if by a machine or machinery 2. concerned with machines or machinery 3. relating to or controlled or operated by physical forces 4. of or concerned with mechanics 5. Philosophy accounting for phenomena by physically determining forces mechanical [mi′kan·ə·kəl] (engineering) Of, pertaining to, or concerned with machinery or tools. (graphic arts) A finished copy that usually contains hand lettering, type proofs, and art especially positioned and mounted so that a photochemical reproduction can be made on a letterpress, offset, or other printing plate. Also known as keyline layout; paste-up. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The 16-week project included demolition work, installation of new partitions and ceilings, millwork, plumbing, electrical and mechanicals. In a topsey turvey shift, Bottom, the lowest of the "rude mechanicals," has come out on top and has assumed a privileged position as the only mortal whose eyes are capable of seeing beyond the veil which hides the vision's reality from the other mortals in the play. After the misery of ``Othello'' and the cracked horror/comedy of ``Titus,'' mixed-up lovers, mechanicals and fairies in the forest make for a welcome respite. |
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