noun

abacus

/-saɪ/ ab·ac·us 3 syllables

A table or tray scattered with sand which was used for calculating or drawing.

Word facts

Part of speech noun
Syllables 3
Letters 6
Starts with A

Definition of Abacus

A table or tray scattered with sand which was used for calculating or drawing.

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    I’ve heard merchants still use an abacus for adding things up in China.

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