moving parts

Meanings

• noun

  Components of a machine that can move or be moved in relation to the other components.

  - "The engine has many moving parts that must be regularly lubricated."
  - "The watch's moving parts are tiny and intricately designed."

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Variants

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moving , movingly , move , move house , moved , moves , moving picture , moving pictures , moving force , moving force/spirit , moving spirit , moving staircase , moving van , moving violation , get moving , move in , move in on , moved in , moves in , moving in , move on , moved on , moves on , moving on

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Etymology

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The term 'moving parts' is derived from the Old English term 'mōdian' which means 'to move'.

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Trivia

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1. The human body has over 300 moving parts in each joint.

2. The largest moving part in the human body is the femur bone.

3. The smallest moving part in the human body is the ear ossicle, the stapes.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mechanism: A self-acting device for performing a function, often consisting of moving parts.

2. Machine: A complex system or structure that uses mechanical or electrical power to perform a function, often consisting of many moving parts.

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Culture

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Moving parts have been a subject of fascination for engineers and inventors throughout history, with many famous inventions such as the steam engine and the internal combustion engine being based on intricate moving parts.

How to Memorize "moving parts"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a machine in motion, focusing on the individual moving parts.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'moving parts' with the image of a well-oiled machine in motion.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Moving Parts Mean Machines' to remember the meaning of the term.

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