mechanic
UK: mɪˈkanɪk | US: məˈkænɪk
n. a person who repairs or maintains machinery
adj. relating to machines or machinery
n. (archaic) a manual laborer or artisan
The word "mechanic" traces back to Greek mēkhanikos (pertaining to machines), from mēkhanē (device, tool). It entered Latin as mechanicus and Old French as mecanique, eventually evolving into English. Originally, it described manual labor involving machines, later narrowing to specialists in machinery repair. The root reflects humanity's long-standing reliance on tools and mechanical innovation.
The car mechanic fixed the engine in under an hour.
She has a mechanic understanding of how the system operates.
In ancient times, a mechanic was often skilled in crafting weapons.
His mechanic precision ensured the machine worked flawlessly.
The factory hired a team of mechanics to maintain the equipment.