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Shade Tree Mechanic

An individual who can preform car repairs and maintenance for a fraction of the cost if those same services were done at a dealership. The Shade Tree Mechanic, more commonly known simply as "Shade Tree" is very knowledgeable of how to service most domestic vehicles manufactured before 1995. Any vehicle manufactured after 1995 and import vehicles in particular are problematic for Shade Tree; however, Shade Tree will tell you otherwise.

Shade Tree operates from his own driveway or in front of his house on the street. Ideally, the service work is preformed beneath a tree with a large canopy providing necessary shade during hot summer days hence, the title "Shade Tree."

Be advised, the Shade Tree does not possess any metric tools, uses vise-grip pliers in practically every repair situation and will require you make multiple trips to the auto parts store to replace things inadvertently damaged by the apologetic Shade Tree during the service repair process.

Most shade trees will barter and accept various forms of payment including cash, a carton of cigarettes, liquor, Wendy's or Burger King.
Joe: I need new brakes for my car but the dealership wants over $400.00
Mike: Bruh, go around the corner and holla at that Shade Tree Mechanic. He'll hook you up for a pack of squares and some Chick-fil-A.
by 1lyf1luv December 13, 2023
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Mechanical failure

A persistent erection that you have no control over, usually lasting over a few hours
Person 1: Man im so tired, I didn't get any sleep last night because I was in so much pain. I had mechanical failure.
Person 2: That sucks man, maybe you should go see a doctor
by mtfort February 22, 2018
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Space Mechanic

Ones who "get blasted" and "fix", or "service" if you will, all girls around the world
Bob: Damn Steve how have you been getting so many ladies lately?
Steve: It's easy Bob, I'm a space mechanic
by CodyB.M.F[I9S] March 3, 2011
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Chiller Mechanic

The ultimate service technician. They are the most skilled among the super fitters. They will not hesitate to tell you how awesome they are and will select the work they deem is up to their talents, which is constantly changing.
JCI Chiller Mechanic: I only work on machines that are Caribean Blue, because I am a chiller mechanic.
Non chiller mechanic: I am going to do a start up on this air cooled machine.
JCI Chiller Mechanic: You're not smart enough to do that.
by HVAC tech October 11, 2020
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mechanical marshmallow

The feeling you get when you do laughing gas and listen to techno and totally feel like a mechanical marshmallow.
"i TOTALLY feel like a mechanical marshmallow right now. YEEAAAH!!!"
by Moljipotter November 2, 2015
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Mechanical Music / Mechanical Sound Design

The term "Mechanical Music" is used when, for example, a music track (usually electronic music) is characterized by elements of "mechanical sound design."

"Mechanical sound design" refers to the use of techniques such as time stretching, re-pitching, and looping (typically with very tight or extremely long loop times) in the sound design process.

IMPORTANT: The warping algorithms offered by Ableton Live are originally the main solution for achieving mechanical sound design in its true essence (beats mode, re-pitch).
Example: I take an electronic music track and stretch it to extreme levels (700-800-999 bpm) until I get interesting textures both audibly and creatively, using Ableton warping modes like beats or re-pitch. Then I can chop most interesting parts to obtain Mechanical Music / Mechanical Sound Design
by Drvmmer December 21, 2024
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dirty mechanic

Aman Hambleton is a dirty mechanic.
by dadirtymechanic4214 May 9, 2018
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