mechanic

American  

[muh-kan-ik] / məˈkæn ɪk /

noun

1. a person who repairs and maintains machinery, motors, etc..

   an automobile mechanic.

2. a worker who is skilled in the use of tools, machines, equipment, etc.

3. Slang. a person skilled in the dishonest handling of cards, dice, or other objects used in games of chance.

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mechanic British  

/ mɪˈkænɪk /

noun

1. a person skilled in maintaining or operating machinery, motors, etc

2. archaic a common labourer

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Etymology

Origin of mechanic

1350–1400; Middle English: mechanical < Latin mēchanicus < Greek mēchanikós, equivalent to mēchan ( ḗ ) machine + -ikos -ic

Example Sentences

In Jaipur, you will find the most sublime examples of centuries-old architecture defaced by tobacco stains and jostling for space with a car mechanic's workshop.

From BBC

Another instructor told Ben Schneider, a retired Idaho National Guardsman and Apache helicopter mechanic, that he had good vocal clarity but needed to work on his rhythm.

From The Wall Street Journal

The son of a seamstress and a mechanic, Wirun was a straight-A student who studied at one of Thailand's top medical schools.

From Barron's

Other skilled tradesmen—electricians, auto mechanics, bricklayers—also enjoy decent starting salaries and good prospects.

From The Wall Street Journal

He aborted the flight, offloaded the passengers and stayed on board to help the mechanics.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• machinist
• operator
• worker