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slinky

 

[ หˆslษชล‹ki ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

toy, spring

A slinky is a toy consisting of a helical spring that can be set in motion by a push, causing it to 'walk' down steps. Originally invented in the 1940s, it became a popular children's toy due to its unique ability to 'walk' down inclines and stairs. It's often made of metal or plastic and is known for its ability to stretch and return to its original shape. The slinky has also been used in various educational demonstrations pertaining to physics and motion.

Synonyms

coil, helix, spring toy

Examples of usage

  • The children played with the slinky on the stairs.
  • He demonstrated the physics of waves using a slinky.
  • The slinky is a classic toy found in many households.

Translations

Translations of the word "slinky" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น slinky

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคฒเคฟเค‚เค•เฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Slinkys

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ slinky

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะปะตะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ slinky

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒชใƒณใ‚ญใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท slinky

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ slinky

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท slinky

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šฌ๋งํ‚ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณู„ูŠู†ูƒูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ slinky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ slinky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผน็ฐง็Žฉๅ…ท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ slinky

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ slinky

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะปะธะฝะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒšแƒ˜แƒœแƒ™แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ slinky

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ slinky

Word origin

The slinky was invented by Richard James, a naval engineer, in 1943. The idea came to him when a metal spring he was working on accidentally fell and began to 'walk' down a series of books on a shelf. Intrigued by the phenomenon, he began to experiment further, ultimately developing the toy we know today. The slinky's design captures the principles of tension and gravity, making it not only a toy but also a simple illustration of basic physical concepts. It quickly gained popularity after its introduction to the market in 1945 and became a symbol of playful ingenuity. The name 'slinky' is derived from the Swedish word 'slinky' which means 'slippery' or 'smooth'. The toy has maintained its appeal for decades and has inspired numerous variations and adaptations over the years.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,866, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.