ABACUS as NOUN

1. Meaning
   • a calculator that performs arithmetic functions by manually sliding counters on rods or in grooves
   Hypernyms(s) abacus is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • calculator (what does calculator mean?)
   • calculating machine (what does calculating machine mean?)
2. Meaning
   • a tablet placed horizontally on top of the capital of a column as an aid in supporting the architrave
   Hypernyms(s) abacus is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • tablet (what does tablet mean?)