master mechanic
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of master mechanic
First recorded in 1830–40
Example Sentences
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A master mechanic most likely wouldn’t say that of cars.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 10, 2020
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
The main job of Ordaz, who signs on as assistant to master mechanic Fernando Barral, appears to be delivering perfectly timed explanations in English of what’s going on and what’s at stake.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 12, 2015
"He owes about everybody he can work," said the master mechanic brusquely, and crossed the room after Farrington.
From Ralph in the Switch Tower by Allen Chapman
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