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English noun: action mechanism

1. action mechanism (artifact) the operating part that transmits power to a mechanism


SamplesThe piano had a very stiff action.


Synonymsaction


Broader (hypernym)mechanism


Narrower (hyponym)firing mechanism, gunlock, movement, piano action, pump action, slide action


Part holonymkey


Part meronymgun, keyboard









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