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English-German dictionary of Architecture and Construction. 2013.
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Abacus (disambiguation) — Abacus may refer to:* Abacus, or counting frame ** Abacus system, mental calculation method ** Abacus logic, a logic equivalent to the mathematical abacus * Abacus (architecture), a flat slab forming the uppermost member or division of the… … Wikipedia
Abacus — Ab a*cus ([a^]b [.a]*k[u^]s), n.; E. pl. {Abacuses}; L. pl. {Abaci} ( s[imac]). [L. abacus, abax, Gr. a bax] 1. A table or tray strewn with sand, anciently used for drawing, calculating, etc. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] 2. A calculating table or frame; … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Abacus harmonicus — Abacus Ab a*cus ([a^]b [.a]*k[u^]s), n.; E. pl. {Abacuses}; L. pl. {Abaci} ( s[imac]). [L. abacus, abax, Gr. a bax] 1. A table or tray strewn with sand, anciently used for drawing, calculating, etc. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] 2. A calculating table or … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
abacus — [ab′ə kəs; ] occas. [ ə bak′əs] n. pl. abacuses or abaci [ab′əsī΄] [L < Gr abax (gen. abakos), counting board, slab] 1. a frame with beads or balls that can be slid on wires or in slots, for doing or teaching arithmetic 2. Archit. a slab… … English World dictionary
Abacus (architecture) — In architecture, an abacus (from the Greek abax , slab; or French abaque , tailloir ; plural abacuses or abaci) is a flat slab forming the uppermost member or division of the capital of a column, above the bell. Its chief function is to provide a … Wikipedia
Abacus — For other uses, see Abacus (disambiguation). A Chinese abacus … Wikipedia
abacus — /ab euh keuhs, euh bak euhs/, n., pl. abacuses, abaci /ab euh suy , kuy , euh bak uy/. 1. a device for making arithmetic calculations, consisting of a frame set with rods on which balls or beads are moved. 2. Archit. a slab forming the top of the … Universalium
abacus — ab·a·cus (ăb’ə kəs, ə băk’əs) n. pl. ab·a·cus·es or ab·a·ci (ăb’ə sī′, ə băk’ī′) 1) A manual computing device consisting of a frame holding parallel rods strung with movable counters. 2) Architecture A slab on the top of the capital of a column.… … Word Histories
Column — For other uses, see Column (disambiguation). National Capitol Columns at the United States National Arboretum in Washington, D.C … Wikipedia
abacus — noun /ˈæbəkəs/ a) A calculating table or frame; an instrument for performing arithmetical calculations by balls sliding on wires, or counters in grooves, the lowest line representing units, the second line, tens, etc. Ive heard merchants still… … Wiktionary
abacus — noun (plural abaci or abacuses) Etymology: Latin, from Greek abak , abax, literally, slab Date: 14th century 1. an instrument for performing calculations by sliding counters along rods or in grooves 2. a slab that forms the uppermost member or… … New Collegiate Dictionary
