mechanic

1 of 2

adjective

me·​chan·​ic mi-ˈka-nik 

1

: of or relating to manual work or skill

2

: mechanical sense 3a

mechanic

2 of 2

noun

1

: a manual worker : artisan

2

: machinist

especially : one who repairs machines

Synonyms

Adjective

• automatic
• instinctive
• instinctual
• involuntary
• knee-jerk
• mechanical
• robotic
• spontaneous

Examples of mechanic in a Sentence

Adjective

the snapping of the handcuffs was followed by a mechanic reading of the suspect's rights

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Harroun installed it with a bracket above the dashboard rather than have a mechanic ride in the race with him, as was the custom of the day. —George Petras, USA TODAY, 24 May 2024

When Part 4 was released in August 2023, mechanic Bennie was losing his garage. —Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Apr. 2024

Noun

The mechanics of the plot itself don’t quite hold up under scrutiny, which is a shame when the dialogue, performances and filmmaking craft are so tightly woven, moving in perfect sync. —Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024

Meanwhile, the multiplayer benefits from the new omnidirectional movement mechanics that let players sprint, dive and slide in any direction. —Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English, probably from Middle French mecanique, adjective & noun, from Latin mechanicus, from Greek mēchanikos, from mēchanē

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1509, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

mechanic

1 of 2 adjective

me·​chan·​ic mi-ˈkan-ik 

: of or relating to work performed by hand or skill at such work

mechanic arts

mechanic

2 of 2 noun

: a person who works with his or her hands

especially : a repairer of machines