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ABACUS
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Irregular inflected form: abaci
I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
A calculator that performs arithmetic functions by manually sliding counters on rods or in grooves
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("abacus" is a kind of...):
calculating machine; calculator (a small machine that is used for mathematical calculations; can be mechanical or electronic)
Sense 2
Meaning:
A tablet placed horizontally on top of the capital of a column as an aid in supporting the architrave
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("abacus" is a kind of...):
tablet (a slab of stone or wood suitable for bearing an inscription)
