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US/məˈkæn.ɪk/
UK/məˈkæn.ɪk/
a person whose job is to repair and look after engines, especially in cars and motorbikes
In context
My motorbike wouldn't start, so I took it to the mechanic down the street.
The mechanic said the brakes needed to be replaced.
He trained as a car mechanic before opening his own garage.
Words that go with mechanic
noun + noun
- car mechanicA good car mechanic is hard to find.
verb + preposition
- take it to a mechanicIf the engine makes that noise, take it to a mechanic.
adjective + noun
- local mechanicOur local mechanic fixed the car for half the price.
- skilled mechanicA skilled mechanic can find the problem in minutes.
- trained mechanicOnly a trained mechanic should repair the brakes.