n. a device used for counting or calculating. An abacus has beads or other counters that slide along rods or in grooves
I learned how to use an abacus in class.
I learned how to use an abacus in class.
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The abacist calculated the sum on the abacus.
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counting; calculating; math device with beads
calculator
3 syllables
ab-a-cus
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