Definition of Napier's bones in English:

Napier's bones

plural noun ˈneɪpɪəzbəʊnz

Mathematics

Slips of ivory or other material divided into sections marked with digits, devised by John Napier and formerly used to facilitate multiplication and division.
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Example sentencesExamples
- This is another site that demonstrates how to multiply using Napier's bones.
- He described a method of multiplication using rods with numbers marked off on them, called Napier's bones.
- These rods however are quite a lot longer than Napier's bones usually were, so are too big to put in a pocket.
- Napier is also credited with creating one of the earliest calculating machines (‘Napier's bones ’) and with the first systematic use of the decimal point.
- Then stick the page onto a card and cut the bones out and pronto - you will have your own Napier's bones!

Definition of Napier's bones in US English:

Napier's bones

plural noun

Mathematics

Slips of ivory or other material divided into sections marked with digits, devised by John Napier and formerly used to facilitate multiplication and division.
〔数〕纳皮尔乘除器
Example sentencesExamples
- Then stick the page onto a card and cut the bones out and pronto - you will have your own Napier's bones!
- These rods however are quite a lot longer than Napier's bones usually were, so are too big to put in a pocket.
- This is another site that demonstrates how to multiply using Napier's bones.
- Napier is also credited with creating one of the earliest calculating machines (‘Napier's bones ’) and with the first systematic use of the decimal point.
- He described a method of multiplication using rods with numbers marked off on them, called Napier's bones.

单词	Napier's bones
释义	Definition of Napier's bones in English: Napier's bones plural noun ˈneɪpɪəzbəʊnz Mathematics Slips of ivory or other material divided into sections marked with digits, devised by John Napier and formerly used to facilitate multiplication and division. 〔数〕纳皮尔乘除器 Example sentencesExamples This is another site that demonstrates how to multiply using Napier's bones. He described a method of multiplication using rods with numbers marked off on them, called Napier's bones. These rods however are quite a lot longer than Napier's bones usually were, so are too big to put in a pocket. Napier is also credited with creating one of the earliest calculating machines (‘Napier's bones ’) and with the first systematic use of the decimal point. Then stick the page onto a card and cut the bones out and pronto - you will have your own Napier's bones! Definition of Napier's bones in US English: Napier's bones plural noun Mathematics Slips of ivory or other material divided into sections marked with digits, devised by John Napier and formerly used to facilitate multiplication and division. 〔数〕纳皮尔乘除器 Example sentencesExamples Then stick the page onto a card and cut the bones out and pronto - you will have your own Napier's bones! These rods however are quite a lot longer than Napier's bones usually were, so are too big to put in a pocket. This is another site that demonstrates how to multiply using Napier's bones. Napier is also credited with creating one of the earliest calculating machines (‘Napier's bones ’) and with the first systematic use of the decimal point. He described a method of multiplication using rods with numbers marked off on them, called Napier's bones.
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