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Mechanic vs Manual - What's the difference?

mechanic | manual |

As adjectives the difference between mechanic and manual

is that mechanic is mechanical; relating to the laws of motion in the art of constructing things while manual is performed with the hands (of an activity).

As nouns the difference between mechanic and manual

is that mechanic is a skilled worker capable of building or repairing machinery. A mechanic can be compared to a technician, the distinction being that the technician is stronger in theory, the mechanic stronger in hands-on experience while manual is a handbook.

As a proper noun Manual is

a given name derived from Spanish: a rare spelling variant of Manuel, sometimes considered erratic.

mechanic

English

(wikipedia mechanic)

Alternative forms

* (l) (obsolete)

Adjective

  • (archaic) mechanical; relating to the laws of motion in the art of constructing things
  • * Ray
    • These mechanic philosophers.
  • * Shakespeare
    • Mechanic slaves, With greasy aprons, rules, and hammers.
  • (obsolete) Of or relating to a mechanic or artificer, or to the class of artisans; hence, rude; common; vulgar.
  • * Roscommon
    • To make a god, a hero, or a king / Descend to a mechanic dialect.
  • * Thomson
    • Sometimes he ply'd the strong, mechanic tool.
  • (obsolete) base
    • (Whitlock)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A skilled worker capable of building or repairing machinery. A mechanic can be compared to a technician, the distinction being that the technician is stronger in theory, the mechanic stronger in hands-on experience.

    • Derived terms

    * auto mechanic

    Related terms

    * mechanical * mechanically * mechanics * mechanism * mechanistic * mechanization * mechanize

    External links

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    manual

    English

    (wikipedia manual)

    Alternative forms

    * manuall (obsolete)

    Etymology 1

    From (etyl) manuel, from

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A handbook.
  • A booklet that instructs on the usage of a particular machine.
  • (music) A keyboard for the hands on a harpsichord, organ, or other musical instrument.
  • A manual transmission; a gearbox, especially of a motorized vehicle, shifted by the operator.
  • (by synecdoche) A vehicle with a manual transmission.
  • A bicycle technique whereby the front wheel is held aloft by the rider, without the use of pedal foce.
    • Synonyms
    * handbook
    Derived terms
    * reference manual * instruction manual * user manual * user's manual * owners manual * owner's manual

    Etymology 2

    From (etyl) manuel, manual, from (etyl) .

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Performed with the hands (of an activity).
  • * 1897 , Henry James, What Maisie Knew :
    • She gave a wild manual brush to her locks.
  • Operated by means of the hands (of a machine, device etc.).
    • Synonyms
    *
    Antonyms
    * automatic
    Derived terms
    * manually
    Related terms
    * amanuensis * manufacture * manumit * manus * manuscript
    Coordinate terms
    * , relating to the mouth * , relating to the foot

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