mechanic

noun

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.

A device, method or means; a function.

(video games, tabletop games) A function, rule or other implementation that dictates gameplay; a ludeme, a feature.

(slang) A hitman.

(gambling) A cheat who manipulates the cards or dice.

A surname.

(now chiefly historical) A manual worker; a labourer or artisan.

adjective

(archaic) mechanical; relating to mechanics or the laws of motion in physics

(archaic) mechanical; precise but lifeless, as if performed by machine

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

Roots

mechanemechan- · Greek · machine, device

Synonyms for mechanic

machinistn aeromechanicadj mechanician repairmann repairern techniciann artificern mendern craftsmann journeymann

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