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Meccano

British  
/ mɪˈkɑːnəʊ /

noun

  1. a construction set consisting of miniature metal or plastic parts from which mechanical models can be made

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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He volunteered as an editor of the Meccano enthusiasts’ international newsletter.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 8, 2023

Traditionalists scoffed at his use of industrial materials, and at designs that were variously likened to an oil derrick, a V-8 engine, an espresso machine and a Meccano construction set.

From Washington Post Dec. 20, 2021

Toy firm Spin Master has its equivalent arriving in the shops for Christmas: the bigger, more retro-looking Meccano MAX.

From The Guardian Sep. 10, 2017

"Ever since I was given a Meccano set, I could never stop building things," says Terry Moore, as he watches his five bedroom house take shape on a quiet suburban street in Surrey.

From BBC Nov. 24, 2012

They've got Meccano all over the nursery table, and there isn't a corner left for Piers.

From Loyal to the School by Brazil, Angela

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