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abacus
noun [C] /ˈæb.ə.kəs/Definition
› a square or rectangular frame holding an arrangement of small balls on metal rods or wires, used for counting or for doing calculationsWeighing, measuring and counting devices
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Synonyms and related words:
- -scope suffix
- calculator noun
- calipers noun (TOOL)
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