Examples of mechanic in a Sentence
Adjective
the snapping of the handcuffs was followed by a mechanic reading of the suspect's rights
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Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
From a young Ron Howard as Andy’s son Opie to Jim Nabors as the well-meaning mechanic Gomer Pyle, the show launched careers and spinoffs, won awards, and carved out a permanent place in pop-culture history.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 June 2026
Camila Domonoske, NPR, 16 June 2026
Liam Owen, of Boise, who worked as an aircraft mechanic for Horizon Airlines, documented the date of the incident as May 28, when high winds swept through the Treasure Valley, fanning the flames of fires, swatting down trees and power lines, and causing tens of thousands to lose power.
—Idaho Statesman, 16 June 2026
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Adjective
Their maternal grandfather was a race-car driver and mechanic, and their father was a photographer for Street Chopper Magazine.
—Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
From a young Ron Howard as Andy’s son Opie to Jim Nabors as the well-meaning mechanic Gomer Pyle, the show launched careers and spinoffs, won awards, and carved out a permanent place in pop-culture history.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 June 2026
Noun
While the full price hike hasn't trickled down to drivers just yet, mechanics are starting to feel it.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 16 June 2026
Liam Owen, of Boise, who worked as an aircraft mechanic for Horizon Airlines, documented the date of the incident as May 28, when high winds swept through the Treasure Valley, fanning the flames of fires, swatting down trees and power lines, and causing tens of thousands to lose power.
—Idaho Statesman, 16 June 2026
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“Mechanic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mechanic. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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mechanic
1 of 2 adjective
me·chan·ic
mi-ˈkan-ik 
: of or relating to work performed by hand or skill at such work
mechanic arts
mechanic
2 of 2 noun
: a person who works with his or her hands
especially
: a repairer of machines
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