IPC Subgroup
A63B 67/16 Diabolos or similar thrown and caught spinning tops; Throwing and catching devices therefor
Introduced: September 1968
Last revised: January 2019
Full Title
Sporting games or accessories therefor, not provided for in groups > Diabolos or similar thrown and caught spinning tops; Throwing and catching devices therefor
Classification Context
- Section:
- HUMAN NECESSITIES
- Class:
- SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- Subclass:
- APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
Additional Content
Diabolo Diabolos a type of spinning toy characterised by a two-headed top to which rapid rotation is imparted by a string suspended between two hand-held sticks/batons. In use, a diabolo is placed in balance on the string and is made to spin by rapid movement of the string. With high rotational speed, the diabolo attains gyroscopic stability. It may be tossed into the air and, still spinning, caught again on the string.
Related Keywords
SPINNING -topstoy TEETOTUMStoy TOP(S)
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