master mechanic
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of master mechanic
First recorded in 1830–40
Example Sentences
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“The Driver,” “Hard Times” and “Streets of Fire,” Walter Hill established a legacy as a master mechanic of genre storytelling, effortlessly mixing elements from different styles to create fresh, fascinating hybrids.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2022
His dad’s friend was a master mechanic and came over to help revive the turbo station wagon.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 29, 2018
Mathias was reportedly persuaded to settle in Center by his brother, Charley, a master mechanic who was trained in Germany.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 31, 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
"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 Chapman, Allen
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