nounπShareA manual worker; a labourer or artisan."The mechanic fixed the broken bicycle chain. "jobpersontechnicalmachineworkindustrytoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomeone 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."The mechanic fixed the broken bike chain. "jobmachinevehicletechnicalpersonindustryserviceworktoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA device, command, or feature which allows someone to achieve a specific task."This game has a mechanic where if you run toward a ledge you automatically jump off rather than just falling."technologytechnicaldeviceabilityfunctionsystemmachinecomputingtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA hit man."The mechanic was hired to take care of the rival gang leader. "personjobworkactionpolicemilitarytoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareMechanical; relating to the laws of motion in the art of constructing things"The intricate, mechanic workings of the grandfather clock were fascinating to watch. "technologytechnicalmachinesciencephysicstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareOf or relating to a mechanic or artificer, or to the class of artisans; hence, rude; common; vulgar; base."The mechanic way the student explained the problem suggested a lack of thorough understanding. "jobtechnicalindustrysocietytoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading