 mechanic |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (work) a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools | |
| Synonyms: | machinist shop_mechanic | |
| Related terms: | craftsman machine | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (work) someone whose occupation is repairing and maintaining automobiles | |
| Synonyms: | auto-mechanic car-mechanic grease_monkey automobile_mechanic | |
| Related terms: | repairman | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] resembling the action of a machine | |
| Examples: | "from blank to blank a threadless way I pushed mechanic feet"- Emily Dickenson |
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| Related terms: | mechanical | |
| Similar spelling: |
mechanics mechanical mechanistic mechanize mechanist mechanism mechanise messianic mechanized mechanised mesonic meshing |
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