Mechanic
/məˈkænɪk/
Definitions
2 meaningsA person who repairs and maintains machines and engines.
/məˈkænɪk/
The mechanic replaced the worn-out brake pads.
💡 Simply: A mechanic is like a doctor for cars and machines. If your car's sick, they figure out what's wrong and fix it so it can run smoothly again! Just like when your bike gets a flat tire, a mechanic can fix that too.
👶 For kids: A mechanic is someone who fixes machines, like cars and bikes!
More Examples
She took her car to the mechanic to get the engine checked.
Our mechanic is very reliable and always explains the problems clearly.
The mechanic specializes in repairing diesel engines.
How It's Used
"The mechanic diagnosed the car's engine trouble."
"A skilled mechanic is essential for maintaining heavy machinery."
Relating to mechanics or machinery.
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The mechanical design of the robot was quite complex.
💡 Simply: Mechanic can also be used to describe something about how a machine works. For instance, if your toy robot is moving funny, you could ask a mechanic about the 'mechanic parts' causing the issue.
👶 For kids: If something is mechanic, it's about how things move and work, like a toy car.
More Examples
The failure was caused by a mechanical problem.
The mechanical properties of the material were tested.
They studied the mechanical principles of flight.
How It's Used
"The study of mechanic forces."
"The mechanical components of a clock."
From Middle French *méchanique*, from Latin *mechanicus*, from Greek *mēkhanikos* (of machines, clever), from *mēkhanē* (machine).
The word 'mechanic' has been used since the late 14th century to describe someone skilled in using tools and machinery.
Memory tip
Think of a person with tools fixing cars; that's a mechanic.