MECHANIC

mechanic

(adjective) resembling the action of a machine; “from blank to blank a threadless way I pushed mechanic feet”- Emily Dickenson

machinist, mechanic, shop mechanic

(noun) a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adjective

mechanic

(archaic) mechanical; relating to the laws of motion in the art of constructing things

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

Noun

mechanic (plural mechanics)

(now, chiefly, historical) A manual worker; a labourer or artisan. [from 16th c.]

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. [from 17th c.]

A device, command, or feature which allows someone to achieve a specific task. [from 20th c.]

A hit man. [from 20th c.]

Proper noun

Mechanic

A surname.

Source: Wiktionary

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Me*chan"ic, n. Etym: [F. mécanique mechanics. See Mechanic, a.]

1. The art of the application of the laws of motion or force to construction. [Obs.]

2. A mechanician; an artisan; an artificer; one who practices any mechanic art; one skilled or employed in shaping and uniting materials, as wood, metal, etc., into any kind of structure, machine, or other object, requiring the use of tools, or instruments. An art quite lost with our mechanics. Sir T. Browne.

Me*chan"ic, a. Etym: [F. mécanique, L. mechanicus, Gr. Machine.]

1. Having to do woth the application of the laws of motion in the art of constructing or making things; of or pertaining to mechanics; mechanical; as, the mechanic arts. "These mechanic philosophers." Ray. Mechanic slaves, With greasy aprons, rules, and hammers. Shak.

2. Of or pertaining to a mechanic or artificer, or to the class of artisans; hence, rude; common; vulgar. To make a god, a hero, or a king Descend to a mechanic dialect. Roscommon. Sometimes he ply'd the strong, mechanic tool. Thomson.

3. Base. [Obs.] Whitlock.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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