noun

abacuses

aba·cus·es 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 8
Starts with A

Definition of Abacuses

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

Example sentences

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

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Abacuses has 3 syllables: aba·cus·es. The word is broken into 3 spoken beats.

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