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English > 2 senses of the word abacus:
NOUNartifactabacusa tablet placed horizontally on top of the capital of a column as an aid in supporting the architrave
artifactabacusa calculator that performs arithmetic functions by manually sliding counters on rods or in grooves
abacus > pronunciation
Soundsae'bahkahs
Rhymesabruptness ... zealous: 1131 rhymes with ahs...
English > abacus: 2 senses > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA tablet placed horizontally on top of the capital of a column as an aid in supporting the architrave.
BroadertabletA slab of stone or wood suitable for bearing an inscription
English > abacus: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningA calculator that performs arithmetic functions by manually sliding counters on rods or in grooves.
Broadercalculator, calculating machineA small machine that is used for mathematical calculations

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