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abacus

noun

A calculator that performs arithmetic functions by manually sliding counters on rods or in grooves

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
A
Ends with
S
Contains
BA
Scrabble score
10

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Pronunciation

ˈæbəkəs

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Definitions

noun

  1. A calculator that performs arithmetic functions by manually sliding counters on rods or in grooves

noun

  1. A tablet placed horizontally on top of the capital of a column as an aid in supporting the architrave

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