Adjective
the snapping of the handcuffs was followed by a mechanic reading of the suspect's rights
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Adjective
Harroun installed it with a bracket above the dashboard rather than have a mechanic ride in the race with him, as was the custom of the day.—George Petras, USA TODAY, 24 May 2024 When Part 4 was released in August 2023, mechanic Bennie was losing his garage.—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Apr. 2024
Noun
This is without question a road car that embodies the very latest advances of top-level racing, proof that racing remains relevant and not just entertainment for mechanics.—Mark Ewing, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024 But again, even if you’re psyched about the idea of taking hot selfies—whether for yourself, your partner, your OnlyFans, or anyone else—the mechanics of snapping the pics can be pretty awkward, if not entirely humbling.—Erica Sloan, SELF, 11 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for mechanic
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Word History
Etymology
Adjective
Middle English, probably from Middle French mecanique, adjective & noun, from Latin mechanicus, from Greek mēchanikos, from mēchanē
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