mechanic
/mɪˈkænɪk/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A manual worker; a labourer or artisan.
Noun
Examples
His noble earnestness, his fidelity, his gallant shielding of her, his generous conquest of his own wrong and his own pride for her sake, are simply honourable, manly, and true. Nothing less worthy can be seen through the lustre of such qualities in the commonest mechanic, nothing less worthy can be
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Someone 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.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “mechanic” mean?
A manual worker; a labourer or artisan.
Is “mechanic” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.