A Dictionary of Mechanical Engineering

This dictionary would make a good pocket dictionary or quick reference of mechanical engineering. It is a small compact volume, covering the basics of mechanical engineering. There is everything one would expect in a dictionary with concise topical terms. The definitions are clearly written and easy to understand, even for students and non-engineers.

Basic concepts are covered, some entries are more detailed than others such as tooth gearing (pp. 384-389) which goes on for over four pages, including diagrams. The long entries include highlighted terms referring back to other entries in a see also capacity, for example, the entry on...