mechanic
mec·ha·nic
noun
2.
someone whose occupation is repairing and maintaining automobiles
adjective
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.
Phrases
- auto mechanic
- card mechanic
- chancre mechanic
- dice mechanic
- mechanic arts
- Mechanic Falls
- mechanic's grip
- mechanic's lien
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Word family
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