mechanical engineering
nounUK /mɪˈkænɪkəl ˌɛndʒɪˈnɪərɪŋ/
US /məˈkænɪkəl ˌɛndʒəˈnɪrɪŋ/
Mechanical engineering is the job of designing and building machines and things that move.
My cousin studies mechanical engineering so she can build robots and engines.
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2. The branch of engineering that deals with the design, construction, and use of machines and tools.
Mechanical engineering is one of the oldest and broadest engineering fields.
3. The professional field or academic department focused on machines, engines, and mechanical systems.
She joined the mechanical engineering department at the university.
4. The practical application of mechanics and energy principles to solve real-world problems.
Mechanical engineering helped make cars safer and more fuel-efficient.