Mechanic
(noun)
- A person who repairs or maintains machinery, vehicles, or equipment.
- A person who works with machines or machinery.
- A person skilled in the practical application of a scientific or technical subject.
Origin:
Late middle english (originally denoting a person skilled in the mechanical arts): from old french mecanique, from latin mechanicus, from greek mēkhanikos, from mēkhanē "a machine, mechanical art".
Examples:
- She hired a mechanic to fix her car.
- The mechanic checked the engine and found the problem.
- The mechanic gave the vehicle a thorough inspection.
- He was trained as a mechanic in the army.
- The mechanic was able to repair the complex machinery with ease.