assembly | ||
1. | [ noun ] the act of constructing something (as a piece of machinery) | |
Synonyms: | fabrication | |
Related terms: | dismantling construction | |
2. | [ noun ] a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit | |
Related terms: | machine sub-assembly weldment | |
3. | [ noun ] a public facility to meet for open discussion | |
Synonyms: | meeting_place forum | |
Related terms: | facility | |
4. | [ noun ] a group of persons gathered together for a common purpose | |
Related terms: | gathering court legislature coven General_Assembly chapter council Bench sabbat areopagus chamber States_General | |
5. | [ noun ] the social act of assembling | |
Synonyms: | gathering assemblage | |
Examples: | "they demanded the right of assembly" |
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Related terms: | dismantling group_action meeting concentration mobilization congregation convocation convention meet assemble | |
Similar spelling: |
assemblyman assemble assembler assembled assembling assemblage |