abacus meaning
UK US /ˈæbəkəs/ 3 syllables
abacus (noun): a tablet placed horizontally on top of the capital of a column as an aid in supporting the architrave.
abacus has 2 meanings in this dictionary.
abacus as a noun
- a tablet placed horizontally on top of the capital of a column as an aid in supporting the architrave
Type of: tablet
- a calculator that performs arithmetic functions by manually sliding counters on rods or in grooves
Type of: calculator
How to pronounce abacus
abacus is pronounced /ˈæbəkəs/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Word lists: words starting with AB · words ending in US · 6-letter words
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