Used in a Sentence

mechanic

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for mechanic.

Editorial note

That's why being a mugger is frowned upon and being a mechanic, generally, is not.

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Definitions4
Parts of speech1

Quick take

A device, method or means; a function.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of mechanic gathered in one view.

noun

A device, method or means; a function.

noun

A surname.

noun

(video games, tabletop games) A function, rule or other implementation that dictates gameplay; a ludeme, a feature.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for mechanic.

Example sentences

1

That's why being a mugger is frowned upon and being a mechanic, generally, is not.

2

The difference is your 'dumb mechanic' made an unintentional mistake.

3

He was a mechanic, I was a mechanic until I was 20.

4

Nope, just a dumb mechanic that got trash deep into the air intake during a routine oil change.

5

It has one 350,000 miles and it's never seen a mechanic--except for smog checks, and never failed once.

6

You can outlaw the collusion, but setting up this kind of mechanic seems like a bad idea.

7

A standard HN automotive analogy would be working as a car mechanic while not being allowed to wear safety gear.

8

I would actually be fairly surprised if there weren't some neuronal mechanic that regulates and reinforces group thinking.

9

And if your not afraid of getting your hands dirty--you will never have to pay a mechanic $120/hr to work on your vechicle.

10

Size -> slowness is a strong mechanic for Agar because you have to engulf enemies, but it's not much of a handicap in Vanar.

11

My auto mechanic (in the US) charges $90/hr plus costs.

12

Yep - as simple as a mechanic as it is, I really enjoy discovering secret areas in these types of games, FPSs, etc.

Quote examples

1

Hah, diesel mechanic?..." It's all pretty light-hearted, one of the reasons that I like that sub, but still, there are similarities.

2

I started learning "Airframe & Powerplant", an FAA sanctioned technical school program which had I completed it would have been what I needed to become an airplane engine mechanic.

3

* One word made out of multiple, like the English "car mechanic" would become "automonteur".

4

They are also required to be inspected once a year by a mechanic (an "annual"), engines are replaced or rebuilt after a certain time interval has passed (usually around 2000 hours), extensive documentation is required to be kept, etc.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use mechanic in a sentence?

That's why being a mugger is frowned upon and being a mechanic, generally, is not.

What does mechanic mean?

A device, method or means; a function.

What part of speech is mechanic?

mechanic is commonly used as noun.