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mechanician

noun · 6 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

One skilled in the theory or construction of machines.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: dated

Examples

  • To build such a device will require an expert mechanician.
  • The Cotton-Gin is a machine to separate the seeds from cotton, invented by that celebrated mechanician, E. Whitney. -- from the 1828 Webster's Dictionary.
  • a'''1891, Constance Garnett (translator), Leo Tolstoy (author), Anna Karenin, in The Harvard Classics Shelf of Fiction, P.F. Collier & son (1917), page 214, "The mechanician came when I was away; I haven't seen him yet," he said, not looking at her.

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noun

Meaning 2

One skilled in building, using, or repairing machines, or who makes machines or tools.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: dated

Examples

  • Shortly after being removed to the hospital Wright recovered consciousness and sent for Taylor, his mechanician. -- "Fatal fall of Wright airship", New York Times September 18th 1908

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noun

Meaning 3

One skilled in mechanics.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: dated

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4

noun

Meaning 4

A machinist.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: dated

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noun

Meaning 5

A scientifically trained practitioner.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: dated

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noun

Meaning 6

A mechanic.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: dated

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History

Etymology

From mechanic + -ian.