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

His dad’s friend was a master mechanic and came over to help revive the turbo station wagon.

From Washington Post • Dec. 29, 2018

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

Leepu & Pitbull Bangladeshi car designer Leepu and master mechanic Steve Pitbull team up to transform junkers and clunkers into sweet street machines in this auto-centric new series.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2015

Past champion Dale Jarrett joined father Ned in the hall and master mechanic Maurice "Chief" Petty became the fourth member of one of NASCAR's most royal families to be selected for enshrinement.

From New York Times • May 22, 2013

Yes," the master mechanic assented--"sickness, enmity, a burned-out wire, a dozen things might come up where one man would be helpless.

From Ralph in the Switch Tower by Chapman, Allen