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Abacus
01
abaque, boulier
a tool used for counting and calculating that consists of a frame with rods or wires on which beads or stones are moved up and down using hands
Exemples
Merchants in ancient times often used an abacus for calculations.
Les marchands dans les temps anciens utilisaient souvent un boulier pour les calculs.
02
abaque, tailloir
a flat, stone block that sits on top of a column, used to support the parts above it such as a roof
Exemples
The Ionic order is characterized by its distinctive volutes and decorated abacus, adding elegance to the column's design.
L'ordre ionique se caractérise par ses volutes distinctives et son abaque décoré, ajoutant de l'élégance à la conception de la colonne.
