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Counters vs Abax - What's the difference?

counters | abax |

As a noun counters

is .

As a verb counters

is (counter).

As a proper noun abax is

.

counters

English

Noun

(head)

    • Verb

    (head)
  • (counter)

    • Anagrams

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    abax

    English

    Noun

    (abaxes)
  • an ancient counting board containing grooves in which counters were placed.
    • Basic arithmetic could be done with an abax .
    The abax was a forerunner of the abacus .

    Usage notes

    * The plural form abaxes is currently unattested.