Found 4 items, similar to mechanic.
English → Indonesian (Kamus Landak) Definition: mechanic montir
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: mechanic ahli mesin
English → English (WordNet) Definition: mechanic mechanic adj : resembling the action of a machine; “from blank to blank a threadless way I pushed mechanic feet”- Emily Dickenson mechanic n 1: a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools [syn: machinist, shop mechanic] 2: someone whose occupation is repairing and maintaining automobiles [syn: automobile mechanic, auto-mechanic, car-mechanic, grease monkey]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Mechanic Mechanic \Me*chan"ic\ (m[-e]*k[a^]n"[i^]k), a. [F. m['e]canique, L. mechanicus, Gr. mhchaniko`s, fr. mhchanh` a machine. See Machine.] 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. “These mechanic philosophers.” --Ray. [1913 Webster] Mechanic slaves, With greasy aprons, rules, and hammers. --Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. Of or pertaining to a mechanic or artificer, or to the class of artisans; hence, rude; common; vulgar. [1913 Webster] To make a god, a hero, or a king Descend to a mechanic dialect. --Roscommon. [1913 Webster] Sometimes he ply'd the strong, mechanic tool. --Thomson. [1913 Webster] 3. Base. [Obs.] --Whitlock. [1913 Webster] Mechanic \Me*chan"ic\, n. [F. m['e]canique mechanics. See Mechanic, a.] 1. The art of the application of the laws of motion or force to construction. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] 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. [1913 Webster +PJC] An art quite lost with our mechanics. --Sir T. Browne. [1913 Webster]