car mechanic
3
2.7
- noun
- /kɑr məˈkænɪk/
:
mecánico de coches
- Every good car mechanic I know makes at least $40 an hour out of his garage.
- works as a car mechanic
They are like IACMI am a car mechanic.
- They are like IACMI am a car mechanic.
Examples
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He works as an entry-level car mechanic, but since he's single with no kids, he wants to adjust his schedule to accommodate more schooling.
Academic text (2011) -
For example, in the old days, car mechanics could take apart and fix an entire car by themselves.
Blog text (30) -
My stepdad was a car mechanic.
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I certainly wouldn't want my car mechanic to lack the required skills for fixing my brakes, and I'd prefer my hair stylist to be skilled in her area of expertise as well.
Blog text (11) -
My brother is a skilled car mechanic who repairs engines for a living.
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After his training, he worked as a car mechanic at a local auto shop.
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It's important to find a reliable car mechanic who can service your vehicle properly.
Synonyms
188
2.3
A person who repairs machines like cars and engines
33
2.7
A person who fixes broken machines and equipment
11
2.5
A person who fixes and looks after buildings and equipment
6
3.6
A skilled worker who repairs things in houses and apartments
5
7.7
A person who repairs cars and other machines
1
3.2
A person who repairs and looks after cars
1
8.5
A person who fixes cars and other machines
1
3.2
A person who repairs machines or home appliances
1
3.0
A person who fixes broken things, often as a job
1
2.6
A person who fixes and looks after cars
1
3.2
A skilled person who repairs and looks after machines in a workshop
1
6.2
A person who fixes and looks after machines and equipment
1
3.6
A person who does skilled physical work like an electrician or carpenter
A person who uses a wrench to fix machines
A worker in a workshop who repairs machines
A woman who fixes machines, equipment, or buildings
How Skilled
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a person who repairs and maintains automobiles' is directly derivable from combining 'car' (automobile) with 'mechanic' (worker who repairs mechanical equipment); the headword specifies the object of the mechanic's work. This is a straightforward, compositional noun–noun compound common across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily understand it.
Etymology
The word car mechanic puts together car (the vehicle) and mechanic (a person who works on machines). Picture someone with tools under the hood fixing parts, and that clear image explains why car mechanic means 'someone who fixes and cares for cars'.