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Meccano
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meccano meccano-
English
Etymology
From en mechanics or en mechano-. The product was originally called "Mechanics Made Easy".
Proper noun
A brand of model construction system consisting of reusable metal strips, plates, girders, etc.
en 2019 Tim Strangleman The Oral History of a Guinness Brewery 89 The bottom was made up of plates, triangular—sort of triangular plates that fitted all together like a Meccano set
Derived terms
en Meccano-like
See also
en Lego