English Words: M
36,575 words · Page 212 of 732
A brand of model construction system consisting of reusable metal strips, plates, girders, etc.
Built or constructed with parts like a Meccano set; resembling something made with Meccano, especially having the construction elements visible.
The ratio of the output force produced by a machine (especially a simple machine) to the applied input force.
A device for moving coal, coke or anthracite into the firebox or furnace of a steam boiler, which was fitted to many large steam locomotives.
The concept that someone can use a tool or system most effectively when they have a deep understanding of how it works.
The branch of physics that deals with the action of forces on material objects with mass
Any mechanical means for the conversion or control of motion, or the transmission or control of power.
The use of machinery to replace human or animal labour, especially in agriculture and industry.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
The English alphabetical index for the letter M contains 36,575 headwords drawn from our Wiktionary-derived dictionary table. At 50 entries per page the browse splits into 732 pages, and you are currently viewing page 212. Every row above is a dictionary-backed entry with a canonical slug, and each links through to a full definition page with pronunciation, senses, etymology, and related-word data where available.
On this page 50 of 50 entries carry a part-of-speech tag and 50 carry at least one stored definition. Coverage varies across letters because Wiktionary volunteers build entries at different speeds for different parts of the alphabet, letters with common starting sounds (S, C, T, P) usually have the densest coverage, while less frequent starters (X, Q, Z) tend to have shorter but more specialised lists. PlainSpell surfaces whatever data is present and links back to the source when a definition is not yet recorded.
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