mechanisms

noun

SayMEK-uh-ni-zuhmzUS · UK/ˈmɛk.ə.nɪ.zəmz/AUS/ˈmek.ə.nɪ.zəmz/

1 meaning of mechanisms

1
noun
Plural of mechanism. Use this form when talking about more than one.
The old clock had several tiny mechanisms inside it.
These two locking mechanisms keep the gate shut.
Note

mechanisms is a form of mechanism

mechanism, noun: A set of moving parts that controls movement or power inside a machine. Full entry

Forms: mechanismmechanisms plural
Spelling: mechanism → mechanisms: add -s
Sound: The ending sounds like /z/.

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