Definition of napier's bones Napier's bones
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What does napier's bones mean?
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| napier's bones - a set of graduated rods formerly used to do multiplication and division by a method invented by John Napier | ||
| Napier's rods | ||
| calculating machine, calculator a small machine that is used for mathematical calculations | ||
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Wiktionary 
- napier's bones (Noun)
A set of numbered rods used for multiplication and division see the Wikipedia article for a fuller explanation.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- napier's bones
Alt. of Napier's rods
Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book ⛵
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napier's bones
Small rods, arranged by Lord Napier to expedite arithmetical calculations. In Hudibras: "A moon-dial, with Napier's bones, And several constellation stones."
