mechanician

[ mek-uh-nish-uhn ]

noun

1. a person skilled in constructing, working, or repairing machines; mechanic; machinist.

mechanician

/ ˌmɛkəˈnɪʃən /

noun

1. a person skilled in making machinery and tools; technician

Word History and Origins

Origin of mechanician¹

First recorded in 1560–70; mechanic + -ian

Example Sentences

Robert Norman described himself as an ‘unlearned Mechanician’.

From Literature

We are inseparably bound, chiefly by mutual congratulations, for we went blimping with Pilot Jack Boettner and Mechanician Carl Weaver in the “wingfoot air express.”

From Slate

We are inseparably bound, chiefly by mutual congratulations, for we went blimping with Pilot Jack Boettner and Mechanician Carl Weaver in the “wingfoot air express.”

From Slate

KSFY-TV reports the board also approved new academic programs at Western Dakota, including a diploma in hospitality, a mechanician certificate and a degree in aquaponics.

From Washington Times

They’re looking into dual admission to Western Dakota and BHSU, coordinated service trips, joint fundraisers and developing a mechanician major together.

From Washington Times