wind-up car
Key-powered miniature vehicle
A wind-up car is a toy vehicle powered by a coiled spring mechanism.
You turn a key or wheel to tighten the spring, then release it to make the car move forward on its own: The wind-up car zipped across the kitchen floor.
The term extends to any small mechanical toy using the same principle.
- toyObject for amusement
- clockworkSpring-driven gear system
- keyLock-opening device
- springRecoiling metal spiral
- mechanismMeans by which something operates
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- wind-up toyschattering teeth, cymbal monkey, dancing figure, tin toy, tin soldier
- miniature vehiclestoy truck, Hot Wheels, Matchbox, toy helicopter, toy boat
- toy carsHot Wheels, Matchbox, diecast, scale model, replica
power source mechanism
wind-up carremote control car
Toy vehicle operated wirelessly
electric car · radio-controlled car · solar-powered car · slot car · drone
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