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Napier's bones
Na·pi·er's bones N0014900 (nā′pē-ərz, nə-pîrz′)pl.n. (used with a sing. verb) A set of graduated rods used to perform multiplication quickly.
[After John Napier.]Napier's bones pl n (Mathematics) a set of graduated rods formerly used for multiplication and division [C17: based on a method invented by John Napier]Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | Napier's bones - a set of graduated rods formerly used to do multiplication and division by a method invented by John NapierNapier's rodscalculating machine, calculator - a small machine that is used for mathematical calculationsplural, plural form - the form of a word that is used to denote more than one |
Napier's bones
Synonyms for Napier's bonesnoun a set of graduated rods formerly used to do multiplication and division by a method invented by John NapierSynonymsRelated Words- calculating machine
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