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mechanic Definition

me·chanic (mə kan′ik)

adjective

Archaic mechanical

Etymology: L mechanicus < Gr mēchanikos < mēchanē, machine

noun

  1. a worker skilled in using tools or in making, operating, and repairing machines
  2. Archaic a manual laborer

mechanic Synonyms

mechanic

n.

machinist, skilled workman, technician, repairman, grease monkey*; see also worker.

Kinds of mechanics include: auto mechanic, fender and body man, metalworker, aircraft mechanic, welder, machinist, tool-and-die cutter, bolt-cutter, lathe operator.

mechanic’s lien Law Definition
See lien.
mechanic Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • answering: The actual mechanics of phone answering need to be agreed.

Converse of object

  • understand: Thus the process of understanding quantum mechanics is highly chaotic.
  • apply: It relies heavily on the use of symbolic representations and deduction to apply quantum mechanics to a variety of situations.
  • explain: Explain the mechanics of body movement during three different exercises, using illustrations.
  • teach: For the last year I have been using PBL to teach mechanics to first year engineering and physics students.
  • qualify: Opportunities exist throughout the Nationwide network for highly experienced / qualified mechanics who are looking to progress into first line management.
  • describe: This is a short, illustrated full text article describing the mechanics of the shot in water polo.

Adjective modifier

  • Newtonian: The value of v 1 can be obtained from Newtonian mechanics to adequate accuracy.
  • celestial: Celestial mechanics will limit the crew's options for how long to stay on Mars.
  • fluid: Euler's work on fluid mechanics is also quite remarkable.
  • statistical: Today, statistical mechanics lies at the heart of the physical sciences.
  • relativistic: Survey of a modeling hierarchy, from relativistic quantum mechanics to fluid dynamics.
  • classical: In classical mechanics, a ball at rest in a bowl will never be able to get out.

Modifies a noun

  • institutes: The Watt Institution was the first of the mechanics institutes.

Noun used with modifier

  • quantum: In quantum mechanics, a system can never have an energy of exactly zero.
  • fracture: Research in a variety of fields, ranging from fracture mechanics to ecological modeling.
  • gameplay: On the subject of defying death, for good or for bad, Sands of Time has a most unique gameplay mechanic.
  • continuum: The research will focus on the analysis of infinite dimensional Hamiltonian systems in continuum mechanics.
  • garage: East Kilbride Team A garage mechanic from Scotland complained about non-payment of minimum wage.
  • motor: Over the last year Chris, who was a motor mechanic for 20 years, has served around 200 different real ales.