Meccano

See also: meccano and meccano-

English

Etymology

From mechanics or mechano-. The product was originally called "Mechanics Made Easy".

Proper noun

Meccano

1. A brand of model construction system consisting of reusable metal strips, plates, girders, etc.
   • 2019, Tim Strangleman, The Oral History of a Guinness Brewery, page 89:

     The bottom was made up of plates, triangular—sort of triangular plates that fitted all together like a Meccano set […]

Derived terms

• Meccano-like

See also

• Lego