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meccano set

/məˈkɑːnəʊ sɛt/

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/məˈkɑːnəʊ sɛt/B1informal
  • ruКонструктор, состоящий из многоразовых металлических полос, пластин, колёс, гаек и болтов, используемый для сборки механических моделей и конструкций.

A construction toy consisting of reusable metal strips, plates, wheels, nuts, and bolts used to build mechanical models and structures.

  1. Construction toyA2formalbritish

    A brand of model construction system consisting of reusable metal strips, plates, wheels, axles, and gears with nuts and bolts, used to build working models and mechanical devices.

    ruКонструктор

    • He spent hours building a crane with his Meccano set.
    • The Meccano set includes instructions for a dozen different models.
    • She received a Meccano set for her birthday and built a small car.