master mechanic
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of master mechanic
First recorded in 1830–40
Example Sentences
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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
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
"Learn!" chuckled Griscom--"why! the way you worked that lever----" "Which you needn't dwell on," interrupted the master mechanic, a harsh disciplinarian on principle.
From Ralph of the Roundhouse by Allen Chapman
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