master mechanic

American  

noun

1. a mechanic, especially one who is thoroughly skilled, in charge of other mechanics.

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Etymology

Origin of master mechanic

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

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master mechanic

A master mechanic most likely wouldn’t say that of cars.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 10, 2020

Joining Davis and Godinez was captain and master mechanic Max Friedman and photojournalist George Sweers with the St. Petersburg Times.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 7, 2017

But top-level technicians in the field can earn $100,000 a year after achieving master mechanic status and five years of experience, said Robert Paganini, president of the Mahwah, N.J., campus of Lincoln Technical Institute.

From New York Times ● Apr. 27, 2017

The main job of Ordaz, who signs on as assistant to master mechanic Fernando Barral, appears to be delivering perfectly timed explanations in English of what’s going on and what’s at stake.

From Washington Post ● Jul. 12, 2015

"He has everything to do with it," announced the master mechanic, looking as if he was disposed to resent the manner and words of the client he did not like any too well himself.

From Ralph in the Switch Tower by Allen Chapman