cubarithm slate

noun

cu·​ba·​rithm slate

ˈkyübəˌrit͟həm-,

thəm-

: a braille slate consisting of a box divided into square compartments into which cubes bearing on each face a number in braille dots may be placed in the usual pattern for performing arithmetical problems

Word History

Etymology

cube entry 1 + arithmetic

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