Napier's bones en · NOUN
Meanings
- (plural, plural-only) A set of numbered rods used for multiplication and division (see the Wikipedia article for a fuller explanation).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Napier's rods | alternative | lexicographic |
Translations (11)
el οστά του Νάπιερ (a set of numbered rods used for multiplication and division) · pl kostki Napiera (a set of numbered rods used for multiplication and division) · ru па́лочки Не́пера (a set of numbered rods used for multiplication and division) · de Napiersche Rechenstäbchen (a set of numbered rods used for multiplication and division) · pt ossos de Napier (a set of numbered rods used for multiplication and division) · ru не́перовы па́лочки (a set of numbered rods used for multiplication and division) · es ábaco neperiano (a set of numbered rods used for multiplication and division) · fi Napierin luut (a set of numbered rods used for multiplication and division) · hu Napier-csontok (a set of numbered rods used for multiplication and division) · ca àbac neperià (a set of numbered rods used for multiplication and division) · ga slata Napier (a set of numbered rods used for multiplication and division)