abacus
n. frame holding bars strung with beads which are used to make mathematical calculations; uppermost part of a column (Architecture) | ||||
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Abacus Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Abacus
(n.)
The uppermost member or division of the capital of a column, immediately under the architrave. See Column.
(n.)
A tablet, panel, or compartment in ornamented or mosaic work.
(n.)
A table or tray strewn with sand, anciently used for drawing, calculating, etc.
(n.)
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.
(n.)
A board, tray, or table, divided into perforated compartments, for holding cups, bottles, or the like; a kind of cupboard, buffet, or sideboard.
(n.)
The uppermost member or division of the capital of a column, immediately under the architrave. See Column.
(n.)
A tablet, panel, or compartment in ornamented or mosaic work.
(n.)
A table or tray strewn with sand, anciently used for drawing, calculating, etc.
(n.)
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.
(n.)
A board, tray, or table, divided into perforated compartments, for holding cups, bottles, or the like; a kind of cupboard, buffet, or sideboard.
| WordNet 2.0 |
abacus
Noun
1. a tablet placed horizontally on top of the capital of a column as an aid in supporting the architrave
(hypernym) tablet
2. a calculator that performs arithmetic functions by manually sliding counters on rods or in grooves
(hypernym) calculator, calculating machine
Noun
1. a tablet placed horizontally on top of the capital of a column as an aid in supporting the architrave
(hypernym) tablet
2. a calculator that performs arithmetic functions by manually sliding counters on rods or in grooves
(hypernym) calculator, calculating machine
| hEnglish - advanced version |
abacus
abacus
\ab"a*cus\ (ăb"&adot;*kŭs), n.; e. pl. abacuses; l. pl. abaci (-sī). [l. abacus, abax, gr. 'a`bax]
1. a table or tray strewn with sand, anciently used for drawing, calculating, etc. [obs.]
2. 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. (arch.) (a) the uppermost member or division of the capital of a column, immediately under the architrave. see column. (b) a tablet, panel, or compartment in ornamented or mosaic work.
4. a board, tray, or table, divided into perforated compartments, for holding cups, bottles, or the like; a kind of cupboard, buffet, or sideboard.
abacus
harmonicus (mus.), an ancient diagram showing the structure and disposition of the keys of an instrument. rabb.
similar words(1)
abacus harmonicus
abacus
\ab"a*cus\ (ăb"&adot;*kŭs), n.; e. pl. abacuses; l. pl. abaci (-sī). [l. abacus, abax, gr. 'a`bax]
1. a table or tray strewn with sand, anciently used for drawing, calculating, etc. [obs.]
2. 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. (arch.) (a) the uppermost member or division of the capital of a column, immediately under the architrave. see column. (b) a tablet, panel, or compartment in ornamented or mosaic work.
4. a board, tray, or table, divided into perforated compartments, for holding cups, bottles, or the like; a kind of cupboard, buffet, or sideboard.
abacus
harmonicus (mus.), an ancient diagram showing the structure and disposition of the keys of an instrument. rabb.
similar words(1)
abacus harmonicus
Abacus Definition from Arts & Humanities Dictionaries & Glossaries
| JM Latin-English Dictionary |
abacus
N M
counting-board; side-board; slab table; panel; square stone on top of column
N M
counting-board; side-board; slab table; panel; square stone on top of column
Abacus Definition from Religion & Spirituality Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Abacus
Abacus (Latin) [from Greek abax slab from Hebrew 'abaq dust] Anciently a sand-strewn board or table used for writing, geometrical figures, etc.; a counting-board on which sums were worked with counters on the board or beads in vertical grooves; and also a calculating device consisting of balls strung on wires set in a frame.
In archaeology, abacus is the upper plinth of a capital of a column, supporting the architrave; also, the mystic staff carried by the Grand Master of the Templars.
Abacus (Latin) [from Greek abax slab from Hebrew 'abaq dust] Anciently a sand-strewn board or table used for writing, geometrical figures, etc.; a counting-board on which sums were worked with counters on the board or beads in vertical grooves; and also a calculating device consisting of balls strung on wires set in a frame.
In archaeology, abacus is the upper plinth of a capital of a column, supporting the architrave; also, the mystic staff carried by the Grand Master of the Templars.
Abacus Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Abacus Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Abacus
An abacus (plurals abacuses or abaci), also called a counting frame, is a calculating tool for performing arithmetical processes, often constructed as a wooden frame with beads sliding on wires. The user, called an abacist, slides counters by hand on rods or in grooves. It was in use centuries before the adoption of the written Hindu-Arabic numeral system and is still widely used by merchants and clerks in China, Japan, Africa and elsewhere.
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