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ADDING MACHINE
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
A calculator that performs simple arithmetic functions
Synonyms:
adding machine; totaliser; totalizer
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("adding machine" is a kind of...):
calculating machine; calculator (a small machine that is used for mathematical calculations; can be mechanical or electronic)
Holonyms ("adding machine" is a part of...):
cash register; register (a cashbox with an adding machine to register transactions; used in shops to add up the bill)