noun
mechanic
mih-KA-nihk
noun
1
A person skilled in repairing or maintaining machines, especially motor vehicles.
"The mechanic replaced the car's brake pads in under an hour."
2
A specific rule or system that governs how something, especially a game, functions.
"The game's crafting mechanic keeps players engaged for hours."
How to Use Mechanic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who fixes machines (especially cars), or a working rule within a system like a game.
Common pairings
car mechanic
auto mechanic
game mechanic
Word Forms
mechanics plural
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Etymology
From Middle English mekanyk, from Old French mecanique, from Latin mechanicus, from Greek mēkhanikós ("relating to machines").