Mechanic vs Machinist - What's the difference?
mechanic | machinist |
(archaic) mechanical; relating to the laws of motion in the art of constructing things
* Ray
* Shakespeare
(obsolete) Of or relating to a mechanic or artificer, or to the class of artisans; hence, rude; common; vulgar.
* Roscommon
* Thomson
(obsolete) base
A skilled worker capable of building or repairing machinery. A mechanic can be compared to a technician, the distinction being that the technician is stronger in theory, the mechanic stronger in hands-on experience.
A constructor of machines and engines; one versed in the principles of machines.
One skilled in the use of machine tools.
A person who operates machinery.
A person employed to shift scenery in a theater.
As nouns the difference between mechanic and machinist
is that mechanic is a skilled worker capable of building or repairing machinery. A mechanic can be compared to a technician, the distinction being that the technician is stronger in theory, the mechanic stronger in hands-on experience while machinist is a constructor of machines and engines; one versed in the principles of machines.As an adjective mechanic
is mechanical; relating to the laws of motion in the art of constructing things.mechanic
English
(wikipedia mechanic)Alternative forms
* (l) (obsolete)Adjective
- These mechanic philosophers.
- Mechanic slaves, With greasy aprons, rules, and hammers.
- To make a god, a hero, or a king / Descend to a mechanic dialect.
- Sometimes he ply'd the strong, mechanic tool.
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