Mechanic - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |məˈkænɪk|  American pronunciation of the word mechanic
Brit.  |mɪˈkænɪk|  British pronunciation of the word mechanic

noun

- a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools (syn: machinist)
- someone whose occupation is repairing and maintaining automobiles

adjective

- resembling the action of a machine
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Extra examples

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

The mechanic had to order the part from the manufacturer.

The mechanic fixed the problem with the car.

The mechanic is still trying to locate the source of the problem.

The mechanic tuned the engine.

She had the car inspected by a mechanic before she bought it.

...any competent mechanic should be able to fix that...

The mechanic was unable to diagnose the problem.

The mechanic dismantled the engine to repair it.

...the inexpert mechanic only made the problem worse—and charged me a fortune for doing it...

The mechanic overhauled the car's engine.

He retrained as a mechanic.

...the engine's sophistication requires that all repairs be done by an experienced mechanic...

He is highly regarded as a mechanic.

A competent mechanic should be able to fix the problem.

Word forms

noun
singular: mechanic
plural: mechanics
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