mechanical puzzle
nounUK /məˈkænɪkəl ˈpʌzəl/
US /məˈkænɪkəl ˈpʌzəl/
A mechanical puzzle is a toy or brain teaser you solve by moving or fitting its parts.
He spent the whole afternoon trying to solve the mechanical puzzle on the table.
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2. A puzzle whose solution depends on physical movement of its pieces rather than words or numbers.
The wooden mechanical puzzle required twisting and sliding the blocks into place.
3. A device or contraption designed to challenge the mind through hands-on manipulation.
The museum displayed an antique mechanical puzzle made of brass gears.
4. Any hands-on problem-solving game that involves assembling, disassembling, or rearranging parts.
She collects mechanical puzzles from around the world.