mechanic

Definition

Examples

The mechanic said the car would be ready by five o'clock.

Word Family

Synonyms

• techniciansomeone whose occupation involves training in a specific technical process
• machinista craftsman skilled in operating machine tools
• repairera skilled worker who mends or repairs things

Collocations

• Easy car mechanic
  describing car mechanic (a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine)
• Medium certified aircraft mechanic on call
  to certified aircraft mechanic on call, meaning to provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
• Hard diagnostic mechanic troubleshooting equipment
  describing diagnostic mechanic troubleshooting equipment (concerned with diagnosis; used for furthering diagnosis)
• Very Hard fine-tuned mechanics of monetary policy
  to fine-tuned mechanics of monetary policy, meaning to improve or perfect by pruning or polishing