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Definitions for: Mechanic
[n] someone whose occupation is repairing and maintaining automobiles
[n] a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools
[adj] resembling the action of a machine; "from blank to blank a threadless way I pushed mechanic feet"- Emily Dickenson
Webster (1913) Definition: Me*chan"ic, n. [F. m['e]canique 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. [F. m['e]canique, L. mechanicus, Gr.
?, fr. ? a machine. See Machine.]
1. Having to do with 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.
Synonyms: auto-mechanic, automobile mechanic, car-mechanic, grease monkey, machinist, mechanical, shop mechanic
See Also: artificer, artisan, craftsman, fixer, journeyman, maintenance man, repairer, repairman, service man
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