mechanical engineering

noun

the branch of engineering dealing with the design and production of machinery.

Related formsmechanical engineer, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for mechanical engineering

mechanical engineering

noun

the branch of engineering concerned with the design, construction, and operation of machines and machinery

Derived Formsmechanical engineer, noun

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mechanical engineering in Science

mechanical engineering

The branch of engineering that specializes in the design, production, and uses of machines. The physics of mechanics is widely used in mechanical engineering.