mechanic

Meaning

Adj

1. (archaic) mechanical; relating to mechanics or the laws of motion in physics
2. (archaic) 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. (historical) 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, method or means; a function.
4. A device, method or means; a function.
5. (slang) A hitman.
6. 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

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fitter

worker

car-mechanic

artificer

automobile mechanic

auto-mechanic

puppet-man

assembler

blacksmith

expert

fixer

hand

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handicraftsman

mechanical engineer

mounter

robot

🤖

stone-cutter

technicians

woodworker

skilled technician

skilled workman

machine man

artist preparer

architect

Translations

mécanicien

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mecánico

meccanico

Mechaniker

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mecânico

mecanicien

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μηχανικός

werktuigkundige

Handwerker

mecànic

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ميكانيكي

μηχανοτεχνίτης

Autoschlosser

mécanique

Mechanik

Pronounced as (IPA)

/mɪˈkænɪk/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: mekanyk

In summary

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.