NAPIER'S BONES

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 Dictionary entry overview: What does Napier's bones mean? 

• NAPIER'S BONES (noun)
  The noun NAPIER'S BONES has 1 sense:

1. a set of graduated rods formerly used to do multiplication and division by a method invented by John Napier

  Familiarity information: NAPIER'S BONES used as a noun is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• NAPIER'S BONES (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

A set of graduated rods formerly used to do multiplication and division by a method invented by John Napier

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

Napier's bones; Napier's rods

Hypernyms ("Napier's bones" is a kind of...):

calculating machine; calculator (a small machine that is used for mathematical calculations; can be mechanical or electronic)

Domain usage:

plural; plural form (the form of a word that is used to denote more than one)