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MECHANICAL-POWERS

\mɪkˈanɪkə͡lpˈa͡ʊəz], \mɪkˈanɪkə‍lpˈa‍ʊəz], \m_ɪ_k_ˈa_n_ɪ_k_əl_p_ˈaʊ_ə_z]\

Definitions of MECHANICAL-POWERS

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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n. pl. The lever, wheel and axle, pulley, inclined plane, wedge, and screw; the six elementary instruments or modes of generating and directing motive power, from which singly or in combination all machines are constructed.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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