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1. (n.) abacus
a device for making arithmetical calculations, consisting of a frame set with rods on which balls or beads are moved.
2. abacus
a slab forming the top of the capital of a column.
Etymology: (1350–1400; ME < L: board, counting board, re-formed < Gk ábax)
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| Definition of 'Abacus' |
Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) abacus
a tablet placed horizontally on top of the capital of a column as an aid in supporting the architrave
2. (noun) abacus
a calculator that performs arithmetic functions by manually sliding counters on rods or in grooves
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) Abacus
a table or tray strewn with sand, anciently used for drawing, calculating, etc
2. (noun) Abacus
a calculating table or frame; an instrument for performing arithmetical calculations by balls sliding on wires, or counters in grooves, the lowest line representing units, the second line, tens, etc. It is still employed in China
3. (noun) Abacus
the uppermost member or division of the capital of a column, immediately under the architrave. See Column
4. (noun) Abacus
a tablet, panel, or compartment in ornamented or mosaic work
5. (noun) Abacus
a board, tray, or table, divided into perforated compartments, for holding cups, bottles, or the like; a kind of cupboard, buffet, or sideboard
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The Nuttall Encyclopedia |
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1. Abacus
a tablet crowning a column and its capital.
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