Definition of "mechanician" in inglés

noun

1. One skilled in the theory or construction of machines.

   • To build such a device will require an expert mechanician.
   • The Cotton-Gin is a machine to separate the seeds from cotton, invented by that celebrated mechanician, E. Whitney. -- from the 1828 Webster's Dictionary.
   • a'''1891, Constance Garnett (translator), Leo Tolstoy (author), Anna Karenin, in The Harvard Classics Shelf of Fiction, P.F. Collier & son (1917), page 214, "The mechanician came when I was away; I haven't seen him yet," he said, not looking at her.

2. One skilled in building, using, or repairing machines, or who makes machines or tools.

   • Shortly after being removed to the hospital Wright recovered consciousness and sent for Taylor, his mechanician. -- "Fatal fall of Wright airship", New York Times September 18th 1908

3. One skilled in mechanics.

4. A machinist.

5. A scientifically trained practitioner.

6. A mechanic.