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Abacus Definition & Meaning

abacus
noun
  1. a tablet placed horizontally on top of the capital of a column as an aid in supporting the architrave
  2. a calculator that performs arithmetic functions by manually sliding counters on rods or in grooves

"Abacus" in song lyrics

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  • "Runnin emulation that I ported to my abacus"
    Devo Spice f/ Worm Quartet — Nothin' But a Geek Thang
  • "It's on and crackling, you can add it up on your abacus"
    Sway & King Tech f/ Ahmed, Black Spooks, Crooked I, — Anthem 7
  • "bibliography abacus"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does abacus mean?
a tablet placed horizontally on top of the capital of a column as an aid in supporting the architrave a calculator that performs arithmetic functions by manually sliding counters on rods or in grooves
What part of speech is abacus?
Abacus is a noun.
How many definitions does abacus have?
Abacus has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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