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
With new heist mechanics, urban shootouts and crossover characters, Fortnite is set to bring another exciting and chaotic season.—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025 For fans who enjoy the basics of Dungeons and Dragons Fifth Edition but wish there were more options, Level Up brings more engaging mechanics to the game.—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mechanic
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Etymology
Adjective
Middle English, probably from Middle French mecanique, adjective & noun, from Latin mechanicus, from Greek mēchanikos, from mēchanē
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