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单词 napier's bones
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Napier's bones


noun (used with a singular verb)Mathematics.

a form of multiplication table originally marked on sticks of bone or ivory that could be rearranged to carry out the operations of multiplication or division.
Also called Napier's rods .

Origin of Napier's bones

First recorded in 1650–60; after their developer, J. Napier

Words nearby Napier's bones

napier, napier grass, Napier-Hastings, Napierian, Napierian logarithm, Napier's bones, napiform, napkin, napkin ring, Naples, Naples yellow
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British Dictionary definitions for Napier's bones

Napier's bones

pl n

a set of graduated rods formerly used for multiplication and division

Word Origin for Napier's bones

C17: based on a method invented by John Napier
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