mechanic

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Singular
mechanic

Plural
mechanics

A mechanic working on a car
  1. (countable) A mechanic is a person that can fix machines like cars and airplanes.
    My mechanic can fix anything.
    The airport mechanics went on strike.
  2. (uncountable) Mechanics is the way of doing something.
    Will you teach me the mechanics of songwriting?
    Are the mechanics of car repair too difficult for me to understand?
    Will I ever become comfortable with the mechanics of sex?

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