The word mechanism means

the operating part that transmits power to a mechanism

a mechanism that puts something into automatic action

a mechanism that can move automatically

the center around which something rotates

a machine part that carries something else

a mechanism in a firearm that ejects the empty shell case after firing

a mechanism in a firearm that pulls an empty shell case out of the chamber and passes it to the ejector

any mechanism of geared wheels that is driven by a coiled spring; resembles the works of a mechanical clock

a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine

a mechanism for keeping something cool

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

a mechanism by which force or power is transmitted in a machine

mechanism that transmits power from the engine to the driving wheels of a motor vehicle

a mechanism capable of returning to a safe state in case there is a failure or malfunction

a mechanism for advancing film in a camera or projector

a mechanism for transmitting motion for some specific purpose (as the steering gear of a vehicle)

the mechanism in a guided missile that guides it toward its objective

a mechanism operated by the resistance offered or the pressure transmitted when a liquid is forced through a small opening or tube

the mechanism that ignites the fuel in an internal-combustion engine

a mechanism that detonates the charge of a gun

mechanism consisting of a device that works on mechanical principles

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

a mechanism that rotates

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

a mechanism by which something is steered (especially a motor vehicle)

a mechanism that transports magnetic tape across the read/write heads of a tape playback/recorder

a revolving mechanism

the internal mechanism of a device

a system that keeps air cool and dry

an automaton that resembles a human being

flat surface that rotates and pushes against air or water

a mechanical device for scattering something (seed or fertilizer or sand etc.) in all directions

a mechanical device consisting of bars at either end of a vehicle to absorb shock and prevent serious damage

vertical bars attached to a bumper to prevent locking bumpers with another vehicle

a rotating disk shaped to convert circular into linear motion

mixes air with gasoline vapor prior to explosion

any circular or rotating mechanism

a mechanical device that compresses gasses

a cooling system that uses a fluid to transfer heat from one place to another

a cooling system used in industry to cool hot water (by partial evaporation) before reusing it as a coolant

mechanical device used in printing; holds the copy for the compositor

a mechanical device that serves to connect the ends of adjacent objects

control mechanism for keeping an automobile at a set speed

a mechanical device consisting of a cylindrical tube around which the hair is wound to curl it

the control on a radio or television set that is used for tuning

a mechanical device in a camera that controls size of aperture of the lens

a mechanical device used for dicing food

(computer science) a circuit or chip that translates commands into a form that can control a hard disk drive

a mechanical device that is operated by electricity

mechanical device that regulates movement

a cooling system that cools by evaporation

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

the lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle; used to start a car moving

a spirally grooved spindle in a clock that counteracts the diminishing power of the uncoiling mainspring

a set of gears

a mechanical device for engaging and disengaging gears

a control that maintains a steady speed in a machine (as by controlling the supply of fuel)

a mechanical device for gripping an object

the action that ignites the charge in a firearm

rotating mechanism in the form of a universally mounted spinning wheel that offers resistance to turns in any direction

control consisting of a wheel whose rim serves as the handle by which a part is operated

steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered

a forward gear with a gear ratio that gives the greatest vehicle velocity for a given engine speed

a mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something

a transmission that depends on a hydraulic system

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

a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point

the driving and regulating parts of a mechanism (as of a watch or clock)

mechanical device used to copy a figure or plan on a different scale

a gear position that acts as a parking brake

action consisting of a system of levers that move a felt hammer to strike the strings when a key is depressed

mechanical device that has a plunging or thrusting motion

axis consisting of a short shaft that supports something that turns

automotive steering where engineer power amplifies the torque applied to the steering wheel

a mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water

a mechanical device that moves fluid or gas by pressure or suction

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

mechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel or rack engaged with a pawl that permits it to move in only one direction

an automatic mechanical device on a record player that causes new records to be played without manual intervention

a cooling system for chilling or freezing (usually for preservative purposes)

any of various controls or devices for regulating or controlling fluid flow, pressure, temperature, etc.

the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed

a mechanical device that you ride for amusement or excitement

(computer science) the actuator that moves a read/write head to the proper data track

rotating mechanism consisting of an assembly of rotating airfoils

the axis around which the major rotor of a helicopter turns

(nautical) steering mechanism consisting of a hinged vertical plate mounted at the stern of a vessel

the gear that has the second lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle

a mechanical device that sows grass seed or grain evenly over the ground

a mechanical device on a camera that opens and closes to control the time of a photographic exposure

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

a mechanical device for joining two pieces of paper or film or magnetic tape

an orthopedic mechanical device used to immobilize and protect a part of the body (as a broken leg)

mechanical device that attaches to a garden hose for watering lawn or garden

mechanical device consisting of the stationary part of a motor or generator in or around which the rotor revolves

a gear that couples the steering wheel to the steering linkage of a motor vehicle

a mechanical device for stoking a furnace

a mechanical device used to make something larger (as shoes or gloves) by stretching it

the part of a mechanical device that strikes something

a mechanical device for holding something and supplying it as needed

mechanical device used as a plaything to support someone swinging back and forth

control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit

the third from the lowest forward ratio gear in the gear box of a motor vehicle

mechanical device consisting of a light balanced arm that carries the cartridge

the gears that transmit power from an automobile engine via the driveshaft to the live axle

a device to hurl clay pigeons into the air for trapshooters

a carriage for carrying a sheet of paper

control consisting of a mechanical device for controlling the flow of a fluid

mechanical device that produces vibratory motion; used for massage

a mechanical device that vibrates

a mechanical device for recording and counting votes mechanically

mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind

mechanical device including an arrangement of wheel in a machine (especially a train of gears)

mechanical device around which something can be wound

mechanical device used to wind another device that is driven by a spring (as a clock)

a mechanical device that cleans the windshield

a disengaged position, as of gears