Meccano
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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In his free time, Calleia built Meccano erector set models and made models of military equipment, bridges and machinery.
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
Rogers began developing a new architectural approach, influenced by the Meccano he had played with as a boy: assembling buildings from pre-fabricated components like a kit of parts.
From BBC • Dec. 19, 2021
It’s Meccano, basically,” said an appalled friend of mine who was visiting.
From The Guardian • Dec. 13, 2015
The only good toys that I know of are Meccano and Primus, but there is much need for constructive toys for younger children.
From A Dominie in Doubt by Neill, Alexander Sutherland
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