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Napier's bones

DEFINITIONS OF: Napier's bones

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

Synonyms:
Napier's rods
Type of:
calculating machine, calculator
a small machine that is used for mathematical calculations
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