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mechanic

The correct spelling is mechanic.

How to pronounce mechanic

/məˈkænɪk/
noun

IPA: /məˈkænɪk/

Say it like: Mec-han-ic

The correct spelling is mechanic. A manual worker; a labourer or artisan. For example: "This game has a mechanic where if you run toward a ledge you automatically jump off rather than just falling."

Usage Examples

This game has a mechanic where if you run toward a ledge you automatically jump off rather than just falling.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A manual worker; a labourer or artisan.
  2. 2.Someone who builds or repairs machinery, a technician; now specifically, someone who works with and repairs the mechanical parts of a motor vehicle, aircraft or similar.
  3. 3.A device, command, or feature which allows someone to achieve a specific task.
  4. 4.A hit man.

adjective

  1. 1.Mechanical; relating to the laws of motion in the art of constructing things
  2. 2.Of or relating to a mechanic or artificer, or to the class of artisans; hence, rude; common; vulgar; base.

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