COIN-OPERATED

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Of devices that do not operate without the prior insertion of one or more coins

Example:

a coin-operated telephone

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Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

coin machine (a machine that is operated by the insertion of a coin in a slot)

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