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Games - Skill and Spinning Toys

Here you will learn some English words related to skill and spinning toys such as "yo-yo", "skip-it", and "kendama".

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begleri
[noun]

a Greek skill toy with a string and beads or weights used for flipping and spinning tricks between fingers

Ex: She spent hours perfecting a complex trick with her begleri.
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a small, elastic ball made from rubber or similar materials that, when thrown or dropped, bounces back with high energy and is commonly used for play and games

Ex: A bouncy ball is fun to play with indoors, but it can easily knock over small objects.
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ball
[noun]

a round object that is used in games and sports, such as soccer, basketball, bowling, etc.

Ex: We watched a game of volleyball and saw the players spike the ball.
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a traditional toy consisting of a series of wooden blocks held together by ribbons or strings, which, when flipped, appear to cascade down in a continuous loop, creating an illusion of movement and providing entertainment and fascination

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Skip-It
[noun]

a popular outdoor toy and physical activity that involves a hoop attached to a rope, which players swing around their ankle and then jump over as it rotates, challenging coordination and balance while providing fun exercise

Ex: After school, they would race to see who could keep their Skip-It going the longest.
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a large, inflatable ball typically made of plastic or vinyl, used for recreational beach games and activities, often colorful and lightweight for easy tossing and play

Ex: We had a lot of fun playing volleyball with a giant beach ball at the park .
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kite
[noun]

a diamond shape frame covered with a paper or cloth with a string attached to it that can fly in the wind

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kendama
[noun]

a traditional Japanese skill toy consisting of a handle with three cups and a spike, with players attempting to perform tricks and stunts by catching the ball on different parts of the toy

Ex: After watching a tutorial online , I was able to land the ball in the large cup of my kendama.
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yo-yo
[noun]

a toy made of a pair of joined discs with a thick groove and a string attached to its center that swings up and down given enough momentum

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a traditional Chinese toy that consists of two cups connected by a axle and spun using strings attached to two handsticks, allowing players to perform various tricks, balances, and juggling stunts

Ex: He showed me how to make the Chinese yo-yo spin smoothly on the string.
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a traditional toy that spins around a central axis when set in motion

Ex: They held a contest to see whose spinning top would spin the longest .
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a palm-sized toy in the form of a flat disc with two or three prongs attached around a central bearing that helps people who have trouble concentrating

Ex: After a long day , I like to relax by spinning my fidget spinner while watching TV .
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frisbee
[noun]

a round plastic disc used in some games that people can throw and catch in the air

Ex: The kids were running around , trying to catch the frisbee without dropping it .
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hula-hoop
[noun]

a plastic ring that can be swung around one’s middle section of body by moving their hips

Ex: She laughed when the hula-hoop kept falling off her waist , but she did not give up .
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pinwheel
[noun]

a classic handheld toy that consists of a paper or plastic wheel with blades attached to a stick, which spins when blown by the wind, creating a colorful and mesmerizing visual effect. It is often used for outdoor play or as a decorative item for festive occasions

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clackers
[noun]

a traditional toy made of two hard plastic balls attached to a string, which users rhythmically swing up and down to make the balls "clack" together, creating a clicking sound, and they require skill and coordination to manipulate

Ex: At the carnival , I bought a set of clackers and spent the whole day practicing tricks with them .
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boomerang
[noun]

a curved, flat, or V-shaped throwing tool typically made of wood, designed to fly in a circular path and return to the thrower when properly thrown, and it is used for recreational play or as a hunting tool by certain indigenous cultures

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Slinky
[noun]

a toy that consists of a coiled spring that can stretch and compress, allowing it to perform various tricks and movements

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Toroflux
[noun]

a mesmerizing kinetic toy made of interconnected metal rings that can be compressed and expanded to create a mesmerizing flowing and spiraling motion, making it a fascinating and enjoyable toy for play and relaxation

Ex: The kids spent hours experimenting with their Toroflux, trying to get it to move in different ways.
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Bilibo
[noun]

a versatile and colorful toy shaped like an open-ended shell, providing children with endless opportunities for imaginative play and creative activities, as it can be used as a seat, spinning toy, container, or even a hat

Ex: The children took turns sitting inside the Bilibo and spinning it across the room .
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skill toy
[noun]

a type of toy that requires manual dexterity, practice, and skill to use effectively, often involving tricks and techniques for impressive performance

Ex: He was so focused on his skill toy that he did n’t even notice the time passing by .
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