Mechanic: meaning, definitions and examples
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mechanic
[ məˈkanɪk ]
car repair
A mechanic is a person who repairs and maintains machinery, especially motor vehicles. They are skilled in diagnosing and fixing problems with engines, brakes, and other parts of a vehicle.
Synonyms
engineer, repairman, technician
Examples of usage
- The mechanic fixed the brakes on my car.
- I need to take my car to the mechanic for an oil change.
general machinery
A mechanic can also refer to a person who is skilled in working with machines in general. They may specialize in various types of machinery such as industrial equipment or appliances.
Synonyms
craftsman, repairman, technician
Examples of usage
- The mechanic repaired the broken dishwasher.
- Our company hired a mechanic to maintain the factory equipment.
Translations
Translations of the word "mechanic" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mecânico
🇮🇳 यांत्रिकी
🇩🇪 Mechaniker
🇮🇩 mekanik
🇺🇦 механік
🇵🇱 mechanik
🇯🇵 メカニック
🇫🇷 mécanicien
🇪🇸 mecánico
🇹🇷 mekanik
🇰🇷 기계공
🇸🇦 ميكانيكي
🇨🇿 mechanik
🇸🇰 mechanik
🇨🇳 机械师
🇸🇮 mehanik
🇮🇸 vélsmiður
🇰🇿 механик
🇬🇪 მექანიკოსი
🇦🇿 mexanik
🇲🇽 mecánico
Word origin
The word 'mechanic' originated in the 14th century from the Middle French word 'mecanique', which in turn came from the Latin word 'mechanicus' meaning 'pertaining to machines'. The term has evolved over the centuries to encompass a wide range of skilled workers who repair and maintain machinery.