Metaphors in the Field of Mechanical EngineeringThe field of mechanical engineering involves several disciplines. The language of the disciplines converges into a complex dialect of sayings and metaphors. Metaphors are used in the field as “a figure of speech in which a word or phrase that usually denotes one thing is used to denote another, thereby making an implicit comparison” [1]. The mechanical engineering field involves different work environments and job types. The metaphors CAD jockey, cube farm and worth his salt summarize different aspects of a mechanical engineer. In everyday life, common metaphors such as getting married, passing the buck, and pushing boundaries are used. Pushing the limits means “approaching or exceeding known performance limits” [2]. The origin comes from the "US Air Force test pilot program of the late 1940s". The envelope refers to the performance of an aircraft and is difficult to understand. It is not clear why the envelope is related to an aircraft's performance. This comparison is confusing and can mislead people in understanding the concept of metaphor. The concept of passing the buck means “passing the buck to someone else.” In some card games, a marker called Buck is used. The marker is used to designate the dealer and the person responsible for dealing the cards. Players take turns playing the dealer by passing the marker. People familiar with the name of the marker will understand the meaning of this metaphor. The knot metaphor has been used since ancient times to represent the act of marriage. During ancient times, in many parts of the world alone, a priest or patriarch tied the bride and groom's garments together to symbolize a permanent union.[3] This metaphor has been used for years and is known around the world. It is difficult to understand the meaning of the use of the word. The meaning of a CAD jockey is a person who uses computer-aided design tools. The origin dates back to the 1990s, when computer-aided design tools became accessible to the general public. The metaphor is appropriate for someone who uses computer-aided design tools. Someone unfamiliar with the acronym CAD will be confused by this metaphor. The cubic farm metaphor is “an office full of cubicles” [4]. This metaphor began in the 1970s, when cubicles first appeared in the office landscape. The phrase generally has negative connotations about the work environment, namely that the environment is stressful and noisy..