\Me*chan"ic\, n. [F. m['e]canique mechanics. See
{Mechanic}, a.]
1. The art of the application of the laws of motion or force
   to construction. [Obs.]
2. A mechanician; an artisan; an artificer; one who practices
   any mechanic art; one skilled or employed in shaping and
   uniting materials, as wood, metal, etc., into any kind of
   structure, machine, or other object, requiring the use of
   tools, or instruments.
         An art quite lost with our mechanics. --Sir T.
                                               Browne.

\Me*chan"ic\, a. [F. m['e]canique, L. mechanicus, Gr.
?, fr. ? a machine. See {Machine}.]
1. Having to do with the application of the laws of motion in
   the art of constructing or making things; of or pertaining
   to mechanics; mechanical; as, the mechanic arts. ``These
   mechanic philosophers.'' --Ray.
         Mechanic slaves, With greasy aprons, rules, and
         hammers.                              --Shak.
2. Of or pertaining to a mechanic or artificer, or to the
   class of artisans; hence, rude; common; vulgar.
         To make a god, a hero, or a king Descend to a
         mechanic dialect.                     --Roscommon.
         Sometimes he ply'd the strong, mechanic tool.
                                               --Thomson.
3. Base. [Obs.] --Whitlock.