abacus

UK
/ˈæb.ə.kəs/
US
/ˈæb.ə.kəs/

Traduzioni

abacusnoun
abacuses
pl
UK
/ˈæb.ə.kəs/
US
/ˈæb.ə.kəs/
The teacher showed the students how to use the abacus to solve basic math problems.
L'enseignant a montré aux élèves comment utiliser un abaque pour résoudre des problèmes de mathématiques élémentaires.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
abaqueterme d’architecture
Sinonimi
counting frame
calculating tool
counting board
abacusadjective
UK
/ˈæb.ə.kəs/
US
/ˈæb.ə.kəs/
Used attributively to qualify nouns relating to abacus-based calculation or devices.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
abaciquerare, technique

Definizioni

abacusnoun
A manual calculating device consisting of a frame holding parallel rods strung with movable counters, used for arithmetic calculations.
The teacher showed the students how to use the abacus to solve basic math problems.
A flat slab forming the uppermost member or division of the capital of a column.
The architect admired the intricate design of the abacus atop the ancient column.
abacusadjective
Relating to or involving an abacus or abacus-based calculation.
Abacus skills can greatly improve mental arithmetic speed.