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action, action mechanism
the operating part that transmits power to a mechanism
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actuator
a mechanism that puts something into automatic action
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automaton, golem, robot
a mechanism that can move automatically
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axis, axis of rotation
the center around which something rotates
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carriage
a machine part that carries something else
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cartridge ejector, ejector
a mechanism in a firearm that ejects the empty shell case after firing
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cartridge extractor, cartridge remover, extractor
a mechanism in a firearm that pulls an empty shell case out of the chamber and passes it to the ejector
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clockwork
any mechanism of geared wheels that is driven by a coiled spring; resembles the works of a mechanical clock
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control, controller
a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine
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cooling, cooling system
a mechanism for keeping something cool
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delayed action
a mechanism that automatically delays the release of a camera shutter for a fixed period of time so that the photographer can appear in the picture
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drive
a mechanism by which force or power is transmitted in a machine
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drive line, drive line system
mechanism that transmits power from the engine to the driving wheels of a motor vehicle
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fail-safe
a mechanism capable of returning to a safe state in case there is a failure or malfunction
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film advance
a mechanism for advancing film in a camera or projector
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gear, gear mechanism
a mechanism for transmitting motion for some specific purpose (as the steering gear of a vehicle)
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homing device
the mechanism in a guided missile that guides it toward its objective
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hydraulic system
a mechanism operated by the resistance offered or the pressure transmitted when a liquid is forced through a small opening or tube
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ignition, ignition system
the mechanism that ignites the fuel in an internal-combustion engine
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lock
a mechanism that detonates the charge of a gun
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mechanical device
mechanism consisting of a device that works on mechanical principles
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radiator
a mechanism consisting of a metal honeycomb through which hot fluids circulate; heat is transferred from the fluid through the honeycomb to the airstream that is created either by the motion of the vehicle or by a fan
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rotating mechanism
a mechanism that rotates
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steering linkage
mechanism consisting of a system of rods and levers connected to the front wheels of a motor vehicle; the steering gear pushes it left or right which swivels the front wheels, causing the vehicle to turn
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steering mechanism, steering system
a mechanism by which something is steered (especially a motor vehicle)
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tape drive, tape transport, transport
a mechanism that transports magnetic tape across the read/write heads of a tape playback/recorder
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whirler
a revolving mechanism
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workings, works
the internal mechanism of a device
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air conditioner, air conditioning
a system that keeps air cool and dry
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android, humanoid, mechanical man
an automaton that resembles a human being
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blade, vane
flat surface that rotates and pushes against air or water
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broadcaster, spreader
a mechanical device for scattering something (seed or fertilizer or sand etc.) in all directions
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bumper
a mechanical device consisting of bars at either end of a vehicle to absorb shock and prevent serious damage
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bumper guard
vertical bars attached to a bumper to prevent locking bumpers with another vehicle
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cam
a rotating disk shaped to convert circular into linear motion
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carburetor, carburettor
mixes air with gasoline vapor prior to explosion
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circle, round
any circular or rotating mechanism
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compressor
a mechanical device that compresses gasses
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coolant system
a cooling system that uses a fluid to transfer heat from one place to another
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cooling tower
a cooling system used in industry to cool hot water (by partial evaporation) before reusing it as a coolant
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copyholder
mechanical device used in printing; holds the copy for the compositor
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coupler, coupling
a mechanical device that serves to connect the ends of adjacent objects
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cruise control
control mechanism for keeping an automobile at a set speed
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crimper, curler, hair curler, roller
a mechanical device consisting of a cylindrical tube around which the hair is wound to curl it
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dial
the control on a radio or television set that is used for tuning
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diaphragm, stop
a mechanical device in a camera that controls size of aperture of the lens
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dicer
a mechanical device used for dicing food
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disk controller
(computer science) a circuit or chip that translates commands into a form that can control a hard disk drive
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electromechanical device
a mechanical device that is operated by electricity
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escapement
mechanical device that regulates movement
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evaporative cooler
a cooling system that cools by evaporation
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Ferris wheel
a vertical rotating mechanism consisting of a large wheel with suspended seats that remain upright as the wheel rotates; provides a ride at an amusement park
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first, first gear, low, low gear
the lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle; used to start a car moving
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fusee, fusee drive
a spirally grooved spindle in a clock that counteracts the diminishing power of the uncoiling mainspring
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gearset
a set of gears
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gear lever, gearshift, gearstick, shifter
a mechanical device for engaging and disengaging gears
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governor, regulator
a control that maintains a steady speed in a machine (as by controlling the supply of fuel)
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grab
a mechanical device for gripping an object
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firing mechanism, gunlock
the action that ignites the charge in a firearm
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gyro, gyroscope
rotating mechanism in the form of a universally mounted spinning wheel that offers resistance to turns in any direction
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handwheel
control consisting of a wheel whose rim serves as the handle by which a part is operated
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helm
steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered
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high, high gear
a forward gear with a gear ratio that gives the greatest vehicle velocity for a given engine speed
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claw, hook
a mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something
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hydraulic transmission, hydraulic transmission system
a transmission that depends on a hydraulic system
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joystick
a manual control consisting of a vertical handle that can move freely in two directions; used as an input device to computers or to devices controlled by computers
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machine, simple machine
a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point
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movement
the driving and regulating parts of a mechanism (as of a watch or clock)
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pantograph
mechanical device used to copy a figure or plan on a different scale
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park
a gear position that acts as a parking brake
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piano action
action consisting of a system of levers that move a felt hammer to strike the strings when a key is depressed
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piston, plunger
mechanical device that has a plunging or thrusting motion
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pin, pivot
axis consisting of a short shaft that supports something that turns
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power steering, power-assisted steering
automotive steering where engineer power amplifies the torque applied to the steering wheel
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propeller, propellor
a mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water
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pump
a mechanical device that moves fluid or gas by pressure or suction
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pump action, slide action
action mechanism in a modern rifle or shotgun; a back and forward motion of a sliding lever ejects the empty shell case and cocks the firearm and loads a new round
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rachet, ratch, ratchet
mechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel or rack engaged with a pawl that permits it to move in only one direction
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auto-changer, changer, record changer
an automatic mechanical device on a record player that causes new records to be played without manual intervention
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refrigeration system
a cooling system for chilling or freezing (usually for preservative purposes)
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regulator
any of various controls or devices for regulating or controlling fluid flow, pressure, temperature, etc.
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reverse, reverse gear
the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed
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ride
a mechanical device that you ride for amusement or excitement
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positioner, rotary actuator
(computer science) the actuator that moves a read/write head to the proper data track
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rotor
rotating mechanism consisting of an assembly of rotating airfoils
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rotor head, rotor shaft
the axis around which the major rotor of a helicopter turns
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rudder
(nautical) steering mechanism consisting of a hinged vertical plate mounted at the stern of a vessel
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second, second gear
the gear that has the second lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle
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seeder
a mechanical device that sows grass seed or grain evenly over the ground
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shutter
a mechanical device on a camera that opens and closes to control the time of a photographic exposure
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binding, ski binding
one of a pair of mechanical devices that are attached to a ski and that will grip a ski boot; the bindings should release in case of a fall
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splicer
a mechanical device for joining two pieces of paper or film or magnetic tape
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splint
an orthopedic mechanical device used to immobilize and protect a part of the body (as a broken leg)
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sprinkler
mechanical device that attaches to a garden hose for watering lawn or garden
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stator, stator coil
mechanical device consisting of the stationary part of a motor or generator in or around which the rotor revolves
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steering gear
a gear that couples the steering wheel to the steering linkage of a motor vehicle
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stoker
a mechanical device for stoking a furnace
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stretcher
a mechanical device used to make something larger (as shoes or gloves) by stretching it
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striker
the part of a mechanical device that strikes something
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supply chamber
a mechanical device for holding something and supplying it as needed
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swing
mechanical device used as a plaything to support someone swinging back and forth
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electric switch, electrical switch, switch
control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit
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third, third gear
the third from the lowest forward ratio gear in the gear box of a motor vehicle
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pickup, pickup arm, tone arm
mechanical device consisting of a light balanced arm that carries the cartridge
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transmission, transmission system
the gears that transmit power from an automobile engine via the driveshaft to the live axle
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trap
a device to hurl clay pigeons into the air for trapshooters
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typewriter carriage
a carriage for carrying a sheet of paper
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valve
control consisting of a mechanical device for controlling the flow of a fluid
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vibrator
mechanical device that produces vibratory motion; used for massage
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vibrator
a mechanical device that vibrates
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voting machine
a mechanical device for recording and counting votes mechanically
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vane, weather vane, weathervane, wind vane
mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind
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wheelwork
mechanical device including an arrangement of wheel in a machine (especially a train of gears)
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winder
mechanical device around which something can be wound
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key, winder
mechanical device used to wind another device that is driven by a spring (as a clock)
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windscreen wiper, windshield wiper, wiper, wiper blade
a mechanical device that cleans the windshield
