Mechanic

Definition of Mechanic

Me`chan´ic   Pronunciation: mė`kăn´ĭk
n.1.The art of the application of the laws of motion or force to construction.
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. Also, a technician who maintains or repairs machinery; as, an auto mechanic.
An art quite lost with our mechanics.
- Sir T. Browne.
a.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.
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.

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