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mechanicals

/məˈkænɪkəlz/

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Manually created layout of artwork that is camera ready for photographic reproduction.

Examples :

"Before digital design, the graphic designer pasted all the elements onto boards, creating mechanicals that the printer would then photograph to make printing plates. "

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One who does manual labor, especially one who is similar to Shakespeare's rude mechanicals

Examples :

"The construction site was filled with mechanicals, their hard work and practical skills essential to building the new apartments. "

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A robot or mechanical creature.

Examples :

"The museum had a fascinating collection of small, intricate mechanicals, each one a miniature robot. "

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A mechanical engineer.

Examples :

"The mechanicals are designing a new robot for the school science fair. "

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An instance of equipment failure.

Examples :

"The bus was late this morning due to mechanicals. "

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A stop on an organ that is operated by a hand or foot control rather than having to be manually set up in advance.

Examples :

"The organist preferred using the mechanicals for the bass notes, as they allowed her to keep her hands free for the higher melodies. "

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A machine that performs a job typically accomplished using an animal or manual labor.

Examples :

"The factory replaced its human workers with mechanicals to assemble the product faster and cheaper. "

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Mechanical fixtures and fittings.

Examples :

"The building's maintenance team is responsible for checking the mechanicals, like the plumbing and electrical wiring, to ensure everything is working properly. "

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(recording) Royalties on the sale of recordings in the form of records, CDs, tapes, or similar objects.

Examples :

"The songwriter earned a significant amount from mechanicals when the band's album, featuring her song, sold over a million copies. "

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