mechanic
11mechanic */ — UK [mɪˈkænɪk] / US [məˈkænɪk] noun Word forms mechanic : singular mechanic plural mechanics 1) [countable] someone whose job is to repair vehicles and machines a car mechanic 2) mechanics [plural] the way in which something works or is done… …
12Mechanic — For other uses, see Mechanic (disambiguation). Mechanic at steam pump in electric power house, 1920 A mechanic is a craftsman or technician who uses tools to build or repair machinery. Many mechanics are specialized in a particular field such as… …
13mechanic — [[t]mɪkæ̱nɪk[/t]] mechanics 1) N COUNT A mechanic is someone whose job is to repair and maintain machines and engines, especially car engines. If you smell something unusual (gas fumes or burning, for instance), take the car to your mechanic...… …
14mechanic — noun A skilled worker capable of building or repairing machinery. A mechanic can be compared to a technician, the distinction being that the technician is stronger in theory, the mechanic stronger in hands on experience. See Also: mechanical …
15mechanic — n. an automobile (AE), motorcar (BE); master mechanic * * * [mɪ kænɪk] master mechanic an automobile (AE) . motorcar (BE) …
16mechanic — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. mechanician, repairman, serviceman. See agency. II (Roget s IV) n. Syn. machinist, skilled workman, technician, repairman, grease monkey*; see also worker . Kinds of mechanics include: auto mechanic,… …
17mechanic — me|chan|ic [ mə kænık ] noun * 1. ) count someone whose job is to repair vehicles and machines: an airplane/auto mechanic 2. ) mechanics plural mechanic of the way in which something works or is done: the mechanics of investigative reporting 3. ) …
18mechanic — /məˈkænɪk / (say muh kanik) noun 1. someone who repairs machinery, motor vehicles, etc.: a lift mechanic; a motor mechanic. 2. a skilled worker with tools or machines. {Middle English, from Latin mēchanicus, from Greek mēchanikos of machines} …
19mechanic — /meuh kan ik/, n. 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 …
20mechanic — me|chan|ic [mıˈkænık] n 1.) someone who is skilled at repairing motor vehicles and machinery ▪ a garage mechanic 2.) the mechanics of (doing) sth the way in which something works or is done ▪ The mechanics of the process are quite complex. 3.)… …
