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NAPIER'S RODS
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Dictionary entry overview: What does Napier's rods mean?
• NAPIER'S RODS (noun)
The noun NAPIER'S RODS 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 RODS used as a noun is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
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:
Hypernyms ("Napier's rods" 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)
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