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mechanical elements

[mə-ˈka-ni-kəl ˈel-ə-mənts]
nounpl: mechanical elements
elementos mecânicos
1. Basic components or parts that function according to mechanical principles, such as gears, levers, springs, and bearings
The mechanical elements of the engine work together to produce power.
Os elementos mecânicos do motor funcionam juntos para produzir potência.
2. In engineering and design, the fundamental building blocks used to create machines and mechanisms
Engineers must understand mechanical elements to design efficient machines.
Os engenheiros devem compreender os elementos mecânicos para projetar máquinas eficientes.
Synonyms
mechanical partsmachine componentsmechanical componentsmechanical pieces
Antonyms
electrical elementselectronic components

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
elementos mecânicos
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
elementos mecânicos
Common in industrial and technical contexts
Portugal
elementos mecânicos
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

the nuts and bolts (referring to basic mechanical components)
cog in the machine (referring to individual mechanical elements within a larger system)
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