abacuses Meaning & Definition
/ˈæbə.kəsɪz/
What Does Abacuses Mean?
As a noun, abacuses means plural of abacus.
Abacuses: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈæbə.kəsɪz/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
Abacuses Definition (Noun)
- plural of abacus
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.
I’ve heard merchants still use an abacus for adding things up in China.
- 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.
Synonyms of Abacuses
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Abacuses synonyms and antonyms →Abacuses in a Sentence
I’ve heard merchants still use an abacus for adding things up in China.
Word Forms & Grammar
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How Do You Say Abacuses?
Abacuses is pronounced /ˈæbə.kəsɪz/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (æbə).