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Meccano

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Meccano [mɪˈkɑːnəʊ]
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(Group Games / Games, other than specified)™ a construction set consisting of miniature metal or plastic parts from which mechanical models can be made
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Noun1.Meccano - a child's construction set for making mechanical modelsMeccano - a child's construction set for making mechanical models
plaything, toy - an artifact designed to be played with
trademark - a formally registered symbol identifying the manufacturer or distributor of a product
Translations
Meccano® [mɪˈkɑːnəʊ] N (Brit) → mecano ® m


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The 22-metre-long bridge was made from 100,000 standard Meccano halfinch-wide steel bars, nuts and bolts.
The city's Pier Head was chosen as the location for Saturday's stunt because Meccano was originally made in Liverpool.
Hornby Hornby was founded in Liverpool, England, in 1901 by Frank Hornby, initially making Meccano sets.
 
 
 
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