1. The branch of physics concerned with the motion of bodies in a frame of reference
   "Classical mechanics forms the foundation for understanding many physical phenomena"
    
2. The technical aspects of doing something
   "the mechanics of prose style";
   - mechanism

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]

Type of: artificer, artisan, carrying into action, craftsperson, execution, natural philosophy, performance, physics, servicer

Encyclopedia: Mechanics