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2 | 32% | 3 | Subordinate who performs a routine but important function | |
3 | 32% | 7 | Moving, moving, moving | |
Device With Moving Parts That Performs Some Function Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "MECHANISM" which means:
- noun
- • The atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction
- • The technical aspects of doing something
- • A natural object resembling a machine in structure or function
- • (philosophy) the philosophical theory that all phenomena can be explained in terms of physical or biological causes
- • Device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function
An example sentence would be:
- • "The mechanism in the clock started ticking loudly."
- • "The mechanism of action of this drug is not fully understood."
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