Toy owls entranced cuckoo (7,6)

I believe the answer is:

newtons cradle

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(Other definitions for newtons cradle that I've seen before include "Executive toy" , "Toy with impacting balls" , "restful for young Isaac?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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