assembly
//əˈsɛmb.lɪ//
Forms
- Plural
- assemblies
Definitions
1.A set of pieces that work together in unison as a mechanism or device.
- In order to change the bearing, you must first remove the gearbox assembly.
- Sheets of water poured over the car, making visibility all but nil. Suddenly the windshield wiper, not just the blade but the entire assembly, blew off.
2.The act or process of putting together a set of pieces, fragments, or elements.
- The bogies are built up of welded sub-units which are stress-relieved before assembly by riveting.
3.A congregation of people in one place for a purpose.
4.A legislative body.
Frequency
Overall
Uncommon· #3034
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Uncommon
- Academic
- Rare
- Literature
- Rare
Etymology
From Middle English assemblee, from Anglo-Norman asemblee (Old French asemblee, French assemblée).
By surface analysis, assemble + -y.