mechanic

UK: /mɪˈkænɪk/ US: /məˈkænɪk/ ,(mə kan′ik)

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me•chan•ic /məˈkænɪk/   n. [countable]

1. one who repairs machinery, or who is skilled in the use of tools and equipment:
   an auto mechanic.

See -mech-.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026

me•chan•ic  (mə kan′ik), n. 

1. a person who repairs and maintains machinery, motors, etc.:
   an automobile mechanic.
2. a worker who is skilled in the use of tools, machines, equipment, etc.
3. Slang Terms a person skilled in the dishonest handling of cards, dice, or other objects used in games of chance.

• Greek mēchanikós, equivalent. to mēchan(é̄) machine + -ikos -ic
• Latin mēchanicus
• Middle English: mechanical 1350–1400

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mechanic / mɪˈkænɪk/ noun

1. a person skilled in maintaining or operating machinery, motors, etc

Etymology: 14th Century: from Latin mēchanicus, from Greek mēkhanikos, from mēkhanē machine