mechanician

American  

[mek-uh-nish-uhn] / ˌmɛk əˈnɪʃ ən /

noun

1. a person skilled in constructing, working, or repairing machines; mechanic; machinist.

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mechanician British  

/ ˌmɛkəˈnɪʃən /

noun

1. a person skilled in making machinery and tools; technician

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Etymology

Origin of mechanician

First recorded in 1560–70; mechanic + -ian

Example Sentences

We are inseparably bound, chiefly by mutual congratulations, for we went blimping with Pilot Jack Boettner and Mechanician Carl Weaver in the “wingfoot air express.”

From Slate

KSFY-TV reports the board also approved new academic programs at Western Dakota, including a diploma in hospitality, a mechanician certificate and a degree in aquaponics.

From Washington Times

They’re looking into dual admission to Western Dakota and BHSU, coordinated service trips, joint fundraisers and developing a mechanician major together.

From Washington Times

For a mechanician — that fusty breed of engineer whose subject is defined by Newton's three laws of motion — the conundrums of the bicycle hold a special allure.

From Nature

S. P. Dickson, whom a New York Times article referred to as a mechanician, died during the race after his car lost a wheel, causing both occupants to be thrown out.

From New York Times