adjective
(archaic) mechanical; relating to mechanics or the laws of motion in physics
(archaic) mechanical; precise but lifeless, as if performed by machine
(obsolete) Of or relating to a mechanic or artificer, or to the class of artisans; hence, rude; common; vulgar; base.
noun
(now chiefly historical) A manual worker; a labourer or artisan.
Someone who builds or repairs machinery, a technician; now specifically, someone who works with and repairs the mechanical parts of a motor vehicle, aircraft or similar.
A device, method or means; a function.
(slang) A hitman.
(gambling) A cheat who manipulates the cards or dice.