mechanic arts

noun

In the 19th century, engineering and other mechanical fields of expertise (comparable to performing arts and the fine arts).

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Meanings

nounmechanic arts pl (plural only)
  1. archaicpluralplural onlyIn the 19th century, engineering and other mechanical fields of expertise (comparable to performing arts and the fine arts).
  2. archaicpluralplural onlyWeaving, blacksmithing, war, navigation, agriculture, hunting, medicine, and the ars theatrica.
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