| Mechanic (mechanic) |
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| n. | (?) |
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| Me*chan"ic |
| [F.
mécanique mechanics. See Mechanic,
a.] |
The art of the
application of the laws of motion or force to construction.
A mechanician; an artisan; an artificer;
one who practices any mechanic art; one skilled or employed in
shaping and uniting materials, as wood, metal, etc., into any kind of
structure, machine, or other object, requiring the use of tools, or
instruments.
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| Mechanic (mechanic) |
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| a. | (m*k n"***ibreve]k) |
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| Me*chan"ic |
| [F. mécanique, L.
mechanicus, Gr. mhchaniko`s, fr.
mhchanh` a machine. See Machine.] |
Having to do with the application of the laws
of motion in the art of constructing or making things; of or
pertaining to mechanics; mechanical; as, the mechanic
arts.
Of or pertaining to a mechanic or
artificer, or to the class of artisans; hence, rude; common;
vulgar.
Base.
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