abacus

/aba·​cus/ (ebekas)
noun

A'chikku (Garo)

noun

1.

riting riting rongrongteko done chananirangko channa skianiko dakna (frame-o) tarigimin siliting ba kildingni pakrang ong·​a.

Definition

noun

abacus means a simple calculating device consisting of beads or counters arranged on rods or wires, used for performing arithmetic calculations.

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Interesting Fact

the abacus is one of the oldest known calculating devices and has been used for thousands of years in different parts of the world.

Common phrases

1.
counting abacus – an abacus used for counting and calculations.
2.
chinese abacus – a traditional Chinese calculating tool, also called a suanpan.
3.
abacus beads – the movable beads used for calculation.

Examples

usage as noun

the teacher demonstrated addition using an abacus.

Synonyms

counting frame counting board calculating device

Antonyms

there is no direct antonym for abacus.