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🇮🇳Hindi Source WordCode: HI

घुमावदार खिलौना

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ghumaavdaar khilauna

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Mechanical toy/mɪˈkæn.ɪ.kəl tɔɪ/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #8500 frequency
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🇮🇳 Example Sentence in Hindi:

"बच्चे को चाबी वाला घुमावदार खिलौना बहुत पसंद आया।"

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A plaything operated by a mechanism of springs, gears, or keys, often performing moving actions such as winding or spinning.

    "The child watched the mechanical toy spin and move across the floor."
  2. 2

    Any toy featuring automated moving parts that require physical manipulation to activate.

    "Clockwork mechanisms are commonly found inside a traditional mechanical toy."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term combines 'mechanical', originating from the Greek 'mēchanikos' via Latin and French relating to machines, and 'toy', of uncertain Germanic or Dutch origin dating back to the 16th century. Historically, it evolved to describe playthings powered by springs, gears, or wind-up mechanisms rather than simple static objects.

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