# shade tree mechanic

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A person who repairs cars as a hobby.

## Etymology
From stereotypically working not in a garage but under a spreading tree.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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