car-mechanic
Definition
Noun: A person whose job is to repair and maintain automobiles. This term specifically refers to a skilled tradesperson who works on cars.
Usage
The term "car-mechanic" is a compound noun used to identify a professional in the automotive repair industry. It is typically used in a straightforward, descriptive manner.
Examples
- The car-mechanic fixed the engine problem in just a few hours.
- I need to find a trustworthy car-mechanic for my old vehicle.
- Her dream was to become a master car-mechanic.
Advanced Usage
- The term can imply a level of skill and expertise with gasoline or diesel-powered passenger vehicles. It is often used in contrast to specialists like motorcycle mechanics, diesel truck mechanics, or aircraft mechanics.
Variants and Related Words
- Mechanic (noun): A more general term for a person who repairs machinery, which can include car mechanics.
- Automotive technician (noun): A modern, often more formal term for a car mechanic, sometimes implying work with advanced computer systems in vehicles.
- Auto mechanic (noun): A common variant with identical meaning to "car-mechanic".
- Grease monkey (noun, informal/slang): A colloquial and sometimes derogatory term for a car mechanic.
Synonyms
- Auto repairman / Auto repairwoman
- Automobile mechanic
Related Phrases
- Master mechanic: A mechanic with the highest level of certification and experience.
- Shade-tree mechanic (idiom, informal): Refers to an amateur who repairs cars, often at home, not as a professional occupation.
Noun
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someone whose occupation is repairing and maintaining automobiles
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