mechanism (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 06
def device consisting of a piece of machinery
def has moving parts that perform some function
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Hypernym device
Derivationally related form mechanism → mechanical
Hyponym action, action mechanism; actuator; automaton, robot, golem; axis, axis of rotation; carriage; cartridge ejector, ejector; cartridge extractor, cartridge remover, extractor; clockwork; control, controller; cooling system, cooling; delayed action; drive; drive line, drive line system; fail-safe; film advance; gear, gear mechanism; homing device; hydraulic system; ignition, ignition system; lock; mechanical device; radiator; rotating mechanism; steering linkage; steering system, steering mechanism; tape drive, tape transport, transport; whirler; works, workings
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Derivationally related form mechanical → mechanism
Hypernym action, action mechanism; actuator; automaton, robot, golem; axis, axis of rotation; carriage; cartridge ejector, ejector; cartridge extractor, cartridge remover, extractor; clockwork; control, controller; cooling system, cooling; delayed action; drive; drive line, drive line system; fail-safe; film advance; gear, gear mechanism; homing device; hydraulic system; ignition, ignition system; lock; mechanical device; radiator; rotating mechanism; steering linkage; steering system, steering mechanism; tape drive, tape transport, transport; whirler; works, workings
Hyponym device

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