coin-operated
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coin-operated — [koin′äp′ə rāt΄id] adj. started or operated by inserting a coin or coins in a slot … English World dictionary
coin-operated — coin′ op erated adj. cvb inf activated by the insertion of a coin or coins into a slot: a coin operated washing machine[/ex] • Etymology: 1955–60 … From formal English to slang
coin-operated — adjective of devices that do not operate without the prior insertion of one or more coins a coin operated telephone • Pertains to noun: ↑coin machine … Useful english dictionary
Coin-Operated Boy — Single by The Dresden Dolls from the album The Dresden Dolls Released … Wikipedia
Coin-operated-locker babies — is a type of child abuse found primarily in Japan. In these cases, unwanted babies are left in public lockers in the belief (often erroneous) that such lockers are regularly checked by attendants and so the infant will be found quickly. Used in… … Wikipedia
Coin-Operated Boy — es el primer video musical de la banda de Boston The Dresden Dolls, también primer sencillo del álbum The Dresden Dolls , filmado y dirigido por Michael Pope. Transimitido en México por el canal de televisión Mtv Latinoamérica y con el que la… … Wikipedia Español
coin-operated — adjective Operated, or activated by placing coins in a slot Syn: coin in the slot … Wiktionary
coin operated amusement or gaming device — A slot machine. United States v Korpan, 345 US 271, 1 L Ed 2d 1337. 77 S Ct 1099. See silver coinage … Ballentine's law dictionary
coin-in-the-slot — coinˈ operated, coinˈopˈ or coin in the slotˈ adjective (of a machine) operated by inserting a coin in a slot • • • Main Entry: ↑coin … Useful english dictionary
coin-op|er|at|ed — «KOYN OP uh RAY tihd», adjective. put into operation by the insertion of a coin or coins: »Machines which sell can, cigarettes, and soft drinks, and washing machines in laundromats, are coin operated … Useful english dictionary
