单词 | line of numbers |
释义 | > as lemmasline of numbers c. line of lines, Gunter's line. line of numbers, line of shadows : see number n., shadow n. Π 1728 E. Chambers Cycl. at Gunter's Line Line of Lines, and Line of Numbers, is a graduated Line usually placed on Scales, Rules, Sectors, &c. line of numbers ΘΚΠ the world > relative properties > number > mathematical notation or symbol > [noun] > figure > groupings of figures > column of figures pillar1557 line of numbers1656 1656 J. Brown Descr. Carpenters-rule (title) The description and use of the carpenters-rule: together with the use of the line of numbers (inscribed thereon) in arithmatick and geometry. And the application thereof to the measuring of all superficies and solids. 1667 W. Leybourn (title) The line of proportion or numbers, commonly called Gunters Line, made easie. By the which may be measured all manner of superficies and solids. 1706 Phillips's New World of Words (new ed.) Gunter's Line, the common Line of Numbers first invented by Mr. Edmund Gunter, and so well known that it needs no Description. 1728 E. Chambers Cycl. at Gunter's Line Call'd also Line of Lines, and Line of Numbers. 1828 Moore's Pract. Navigator (ed. 20) 91 The diff. of long. 419 on the line of numbers. 1890 Dict. National Biogr. XXXIII. 350 Gunter's admirable rule of proportion, now called the line of numbers (‘Gunter's Line’ and ‘Gunter's Proportion’). < as lemmas |
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