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Definitions of mechanism
  1. noun
    the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction
    "he determined unique mechanisms for the photochemical reactions"

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  2. noun
    the technical aspects of doing something
    "a mechanism of social control" "mechanisms of communication"

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  3. noun
    a natural object resembling a machine in structure or function
    "the mechanism of the ear" "the mechanism of infection"
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  4. noun
    device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function
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  5. noun
    (philosophy) the philosophical theory that all phenomena can be explained in terms of physical or biological causes
Definition that contains mechanism
  • 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
  • drive line mechanism that transmits power from the engine to the driving wheels of a motor vehicle
  • drive line system mechanism that transmits power from the engine to the driving wheels of a motor vehicle
  • mechanical device mechanism consisting of a device that works on mechanical principles
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