mechanic

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Synonyms: mechanik, mechanix, mechanism, technic, machinic, mechanist, mechanics, mechanoid, mechanize, mechanomic, melanic

Antonyms: mechanik, mechanix, mechanism, technic, machinic, mechanist, mechanics, mechanoid, mechanize, mechanomic, melanic

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Adjective

1. {{lb|en|archaic}} [[mechanical]]; relating to [[mechanics]] or the laws of [[motion]] in [[physics]]
2. {{lb|en|archaic}} [[mechanical]]; [[precise]] but [[lifeless]], as if [[perform]]ed by [[machine]]
3. {{lb|en|obsolete}} Of or relating to a mechanic or artificer, or to the class of [[artisan]]s; hence, rude; common; vulgar; base.

Noun

1. {{lb|en|now|chiefly|historical}} A [[manual worker]]; a [[labourer]] or [[artisan]]. {{defdate|from 16th c.}}
2. 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. {{defdate|from 17th c.}}
3. A [[device]], [[method]] or [[means]]; a [[function]].
4. {{lb|en|slang}} A [[hitman]]. {{defdate|from 20th c.}}
5. {{lb|en|gambling}} A [[cheat]] who manipulates the cards or dice.

Proper noun

1. {{surname|en}}.

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