mechanic

CEFRB1

/mɪˈkænɪk/

noun · adjective

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  1. 01

    noun

    A person who repairs and maintains machines, especially vehicles.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    mechanical; precise but lifeless, as if performed by machine

Examples

  • Take it to a mechanic, and get it fixed.

  • The mechanic assembled the engine.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

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Synonyms
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Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Of or relating to a mechanic or artificer, or to the class of artisans; hence, rude; common; vulgar; base.

  2. Someone who builds or repairs machinery, a technician; now specifically, someone who works with and repairs the mechanical parts of a motor vehicle, aircraft or similar.

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. mechanical; relating to mechanics or the laws of motion in physics

More examples

In context

  • The mechanic located the fault immediately.

  • This game has a mechanic where if you run toward a ledge you automatically jump off rather than just falling.

  • But, for the unquiet heart and brain, ⁠A use in measured language lies; ⁠The sad mechanic exercise, Like dull narcotics, numbing pain.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

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.