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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.

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

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