mechanic

Meanings

Adjective

• mechanical; relating to the laws of motion in the art of constructing things
• Of or relating to a mechanic or artificer, or to the class of artisans; hence, rude; common; vulgar; base.

Noun

• A manual worker; a labourer or artisan.
• 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.
• A device, command, or feature which allows someone to achieve a specific task.
• A hit man.
• A cheat who manipulates the cards or dice.

Origin

• From Middle English mekanyk, from Old French mecanique, from Latin mechanicus, from Ancient Greek μηχανικός, from μηχανή; see machine.