mechanical apparatus

collocation in English

meaningsofmechanicalandapparatus

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mechanical
adjective
uk
/məˈkæn.ɪ.kəl/us
/məˈkæn.ɪ.kəl/
operated by a machine, or connected with machines or ...
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apparatus
noun
uk
/ˌæp.əˈreɪ.təs/us
/ˌæp.əˈræt̬.əs/
a set of equipment or tools or a machine that is used for a ...
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(Definition ofmechanicalandapparatusfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Although since then she has not drawn breath without the aid ofmechanicalapparatus, she takes part in the family life.
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Asmechanicalapparatusdevelops, more and more people are thrown out of work.
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It is like any othermechanicalapparatusthat is necessary to bring to mankind the valuable gifts that originate in nature.
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Such a test would not be at all costly, since the necessarymechanicalapparatuswould have its cost covered by a small fee.
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They are very important points to the traders of this country, and, in particular, to those who are working in the export trade of all kinds ofmechanicalapparatus.
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Originally, he had amechanicalapparatusin his costume that allowed him to override and control electrical and mechanical devices.
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He devoted himself to orthopedic surgery andmechanicalapparatusfor deformities, artificial limbs, etc.
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It depicts a complexmechanicalapparatuswith celestial shapes as gears.
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If floating grease forms into solid clumps or mats, a spray bar, aerator ormechanicalapparatuscan be used to facilitate removal.
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Their removal had been accomplished withmechanicalapparatus, causing considerable disturbance to the grave and its contents.
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His deep interest in his subject, his clear explanations, his ingeniously constructed diagrams, and hismechanicalapparatusrendered him one of the most successful of popular lecturers on scientific subjects.
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Historically, the best clockmakers often also built scientific instruments, as for a long time they were the only craftsmen around trained in designing precisionmechanicalapparatus.
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Even if those machines are complex mechanical apparatuses, they still require a good level of skill from the cheat's part, to be used well.
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Tools are also often used to substitute for many mechanical apparatuses, especially in older mechanical devices.
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The total outlay includes two portions mechanical apparatuses and building constructions.
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