Abacus

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A manual computing device consisting of a frame holding parallel rods strung with movable counters. noun

A slab on the top of the capital of a column. noun

A tray strewn with dust or sand, used in ancient times for calculating. noun

A contrivance for calculating, consisting of beads or balls strung on wires or rods set in a frame. noun

In architecture: The slab or plinth which forms the upper member of the capital of a column or pillar, and upon which rests, in classic styles, the lower surface of the architrave. noun

Any rectangular slab or piece; especially, a stone or marble tablet serving as a sideboard, shelf, or credence. noun

In Roman antiquity, a board divided into compartments, for use in a game of the nature of draughts, etc. noun

The mystic staff carried by the grand master of the Templars. noun

The structure and arrangement of the keys or pedals of a musical instrument. noun

A table or tray strewn with sand, anciently used for drawing, calculating, etc. noun

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. noun

The uppermost member or division of the capital of a column, immediately under the architrave. See Column. noun

A tablet, panel, or compartment in ornamented or mosaic work. noun

A board, tray, or table, divided into perforated compartments, for holding cups, bottles, or the like; a kind of cupboard, buffet, or sideboard. noun

An ancient diagram showing the structure and disposition of the keys of an instrument. noun

A tablet placed horizontally on top of the capital of a column as an aid in supporting the architrave noun

A calculator that performs arithmetic functions by manually sliding counters on rods or in grooves noun

A table or tray scattered with sand which was used for calculating or drawing.

A device used for performing arithmetical calculations; a table on which loose counters are placed, or (more commonly) an instrument with beads sliding on rods, or counters in grooves, with one row of beads or counters representing units, the next tens, etc.

The uppermost portion of the capital of a column immediately under the architrave, in some cases a flat oblong or square slab, in others more decorated.

A board, tray, or table, divided into perforated compartments for holding bottles, cups, or the like; a kind of buffet, cupboard, or sideboard.

A chinese counting machine. Now outdated, has been banished to preschools and daycare centers for childrens entertainment. Sometimes considered, in its most basic form, the first computer. Consists of 5 horizontal bars, each holding a number of beads that slide back and forth. Urban Dictionary

A tool used by the Chinese in the early times. An abacus can be used to do arithmetic by hand. Urban Dictionary

Noun. Someone who is really good at maths. Urban Dictionary

A tool used by the Chinese in the early times. An abacus can be used to do arithmetic by hand. Urban Dictionary

A primitive calculator used by both old people and technophobes. Urban Dictionary

An instrument used to calculate numbers and other mathematical problems, which is 10 times better and faster than calculator. Urban Dictionary

Has a big slong at least 9 inches does lots of girls and is very hot is the best at everything and is very strong Urban Dictionary

When you are arguing with someone, but are a complete idiot and make it sound like the devil is playing with an old school counting device. Urban Dictionary

A reason often used to cover up the (possibly) suspicious relationship of two people. Urban Dictionary

When there is shit left on a string of anal beads after pulling them out. Urban Dictionary

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