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mechanic | ma |

As an adjective mechanic

is (archaic) mechanical; relating to the laws of motion in the art of constructing things.

As a noun 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.

As a symbol ma is

symbol for the mach number.

mechanic

English

(wikipedia mechanic)

Alternative forms

* (l) (obsolete)

Adjective

  • (archaic) mechanical; relating to the laws of motion in the art of constructing things
  • * Ray
    • These mechanic philosophers.
  • * Shakespeare
    • Mechanic slaves, With greasy aprons, rules, and hammers.
  • (obsolete) Of or relating to a mechanic or artificer, or to the class of artisans; hence, rude; common; vulgar.
  • * Roscommon
    • To make a god, a hero, or a king / Descend to a mechanic dialect.
  • * Thomson
    • Sometimes he ply'd the strong, mechanic tool.
  • (obsolete) base
    • (Whitlock)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • 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.

    • Derived terms

    * auto mechanic

    Related terms

    * mechanical * mechanically * mechanics * mechanism * mechanistic * mechanization * mechanize

    External links

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    ma

    Translingual

    Symbol

    (head)
  • The ISO 3166-1 two-letter (alpha-2) code for Morocco.
    • ISO 3166-1 ----