giocattolo

Definitions of giocattolo
  1. noun
    an artifact designed to be played with
    synonyms: balocco, gioco, trastullo
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    palla
    a spherical object used as a plaything
    palloncino
    small thin inflatable rubber bag with narrow neck
    caleidoscopio
    an optical toy in a tube; it produces symmetrical patterns as bits of colored glass are reflected by mirrors
    aquilone
    plaything consisting of a light frame covered with tissue paper; flown in wind at end of a string
    altalena
    mechanical device used as a plaything to support someone swinging back and forth
    trottola
    a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin
    burattino, fantoccio, marionetta, pupazzo
    a doll with a hollow head of a person or animal and a cloth body; intended to fit over the hand and be manipulated with the fingers
    trapezio
    a swing used by circus acrobats
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