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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 Napierplay

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


 Dictionary entry details 


NAPIER'S RODS (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 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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