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abacus

UK
/ˈæb.ə.kəs/
US
/ˈæb.ə.kəs/

Traduzioni

abacusnoun
abacuses
pl
UK
/ˈæb.ə.kəs/
US
/ˈæb.ə.kəs/
The abacus is an ancient tool used for calculations.
Абак - это древний инструмент, используемый для вычислений.
Children in some countries still learn to use the abacus in school.
Дети в некоторых странах до сих пор учатся пользоваться счётами в школе.
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.

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.
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