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mechanic

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //məˈkænɪk// UK //mɪkˈænɪk// me·chan·ic Archaic General-service Slang

n. a person whose job is to repair and maintain engines or other machines. You usually visit one when your car has a problem.

n. a person skilled in the maintenance and repair of machinery, especially motor vehicle engines.


SIMPLE

The mechanic fixes my car in two hours.

CONTEXTUAL

After the engine started making a strange clicking sound, I took the truck to a local mechanic for an inspection.

COMPLEX

A master mechanic must possess not only manual dexterity but also a deep understanding of complex diagnostic software to troubleshoot modern hybrid vehicles effectively.

Synonyms
Origin

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.

Usage

Commonly used with 'car' or 'auto' as a modifier; in technical contexts, it can also refer to a specialist in heavy machinery.

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