mechanic

Meaning

Adj

1. mechanical; relating to mechanics or the laws of motion in physics
2. mechanical; precise but lifeless, as if performed by machine
3. (obsolete) Of or relating to a mechanic or artificer, or to the class of artisans; hence, rude; common; vulgar; base.

Noun

1. A manual worker; a labourer or artisan.
2. Someone who builds or repairs machinery, a technician; now specifically, someone who works with and repairs the mechanical parts of a motor vehicle, aircraft or similar.
3. A device, command, or feature which allows someone to achieve a specific task.
4. (slang) A hitman.
5. A cheat who manipulates the cards or dice.

Synonyms

artisan

machinist

engineer

technician

craftsman

workman

mechanical

locksmith

mechanician

grease monkey

shop mechanic

car mechanic

metalworker

operative

carpenter

operator

smith

artist

🧑‍🎨

fitter

worker

car-mechanic

artificer

automobile mechanic

auto-mechanic

puppet-man

assembler

blacksmith

expert

fixer

hand

✋

handicraftsman

mechanical engineer

mounter

robot

🤖

stone-cutter

technicians

woodworker

skilled technician

skilled workman

machine man

artist preparer

architect

Hyphenated as

me‧chan‧ic

Pronounced as (IPA)

/mɪˈkænɪk/

Etymology

From Middle English mekanyk (“mechanical”), from Old French mecanique, from Latin mechanicus (“of or belonging to machines or mechanics, inventive”), from Ancient Greek μηχανικός (mēkhanikós, “pertaining to machines or contrivance, mechanic, ingenious, inventive”), from μηχανή (mēkhanḗ, “a machine, contrivance”); see machine.