Mechanic: meaning, definitions and examples

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mechanic

 

[ mษ™หˆkanษชk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mecรขnico

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฏเคพเค‚เคคเฅเคฐเคฟเค•เฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mechaniker

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mekanik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะตั…ะฐะฝั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mechanik

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒกใ‚ซใƒ‹ใƒƒใ‚ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mรฉcanicien

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mecรกnico

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mekanik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐ๊ณ„๊ณต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูŠูƒุงู†ูŠูƒูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mechanik

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mechanik

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœบๆขฐๅธˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mehanik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vรฉlsmiรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะตั…ะฐะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒฅแƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒ™แƒแƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mexanik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mecรกnico

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,176 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.