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What does "mechanical" mean here?
Agreed, "Sense 5" is the correct definition. "Mechanical" specifies the particular nature of the bond holding the 2 objects together -- in this case friction or abrasion as might be seen in a button, …
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"It was my birthday yesterday" vs. "My birthday was yesterday"
I agree the two are very nearly identical, and could often be used interchangably. I would say the subtle difference mostly concerns the object that is being emphasized, either "the birthday" or the …