types:
axe
the center around which something rotates
mécanisme à ressort
any mechanism of geared wheels that is driven by a coiled spring; resembles the works of a mechanical clock
actionnement
a mechanism by which force or power is transmitted in a machine
mécanisme,
transmission
a mechanism for transmitting motion for some specific purpose (as the steering gear of a vehicle)
platine
a mechanism that detonates the charge of a gun
mécanisme
mechanism consisting of a device that works on mechanical principles
aube
flat surface that rotates and pushes against air or water
speaker
a mechanical device for scattering something (seed or fertilizer or sand etc.) in all directions
carburateur
mixes air with gasoline vapor prior to explosion
cercle
any circular or rotating mechanism
bigoudi
a mechanical device consisting of a cylindrical tube around which the hair is wound to curl it
cadran
the control on a radio or television set that is used for tuning
première vitesse
the lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle; used to start a car moving
régulateur
a control that maintains a steady speed in a machine (as by controlling the supply of fuel)
barre,
gouvernail
steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered
crochet
a mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something
appareil,
machine
a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point
mécanisme
the driving and regulating parts of a mechanism (as of a watch or clock)
piston
mechanical device that has a plunging or thrusting motion
axe,
pivot
axis consisting of a short shaft that supports something that turns
direction assistée
automotive steering where engineer power amplifies the torque applied to the steering wheel
hélice
a mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water
pompe
a mechanical device that moves fluid or gas by pressure or suction
régulateur
any of various controls or devices for regulating or controlling fluid flow, pressure, temperature, etc.
vitesse
the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed
manège
a mechanical device that you ride for amusement or excitement
gouvernail
(nautical) steering mechanism consisting of a hinged vertical plate mounted at the stern of a vessel
obturateur
a mechanical device on a camera that opens and closes to control the time of a photographic exposure
arroseur
mechanical device that attaches to a garden hose for watering lawn or garden
marteau
the part of a mechanical device that strikes something
balançoire
mechanical device used as a plaything to support someone swinging back and forth
bouton,
commutateur,
interrupteur
control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit
transmission
the gears that transmit power from an automobile engine via the driveshaft to the live axle
clapet,
valve
control consisting of a mechanical device for controlling the flow of a fluid
girouette
mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind
bobinoir
mechanical device around which something can be wound