1. Someone whose occupation is repairing and maintaining automobiles
   "The automobile mechanic diagnosed the problem with the engine"; "The car-mechanic diagnosed the problem with the engine";
   - automobile mechanic, auto-mechanic, car-mechanic, grease monkey, mech [informal]
    
2. A craftsman skilled in operating machine tools
   "The mechanic precision-cut the metal parts for the new engine"; "The shop mechanic precision-cut the metal parts for the new engine";
   - machinist, shop mechanic, mech [informal]

1. Resembling the action of a machine
   "from blank to blank a threadless way I pushed mechanic feet"

Derived forms: mechanics

See also: mechanical

Type of: artificer, artisan, craftsperson, servicer

Encyclopedia: Mechanic