meccano-like

adjective

Built or constructed with parts like a Meccano set; resembling something made with Meccano, especially having the construction elements visible.

Meanings

meccano-like1

adjectivemeccano-like (comparative more meccano-like, superlative most meccano-like)

comparative more meccano-like · superlative most meccano-like

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of Meccano-like.

Meccano-like2

adjectiveMeccano-like (comparative more Meccano-like, superlative most Meccano-like)

comparative more Meccano-like · superlative most Meccano-like · alternative meccano-like

  1. Built or constructed with parts like a Meccano set; resembling something made with Meccano, especially having the construction elements visible.

    [I]t could be bolted onto the Sydney Williams principle with infinite variety to extend the already meccano-like principle of the original construction method.

    2000, Bob Foster, Birdum or Bust!, Henley Beach, SA: Seaview Press, page 130
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