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Slide Rule.
Slide Rule - as a noun
Analog computer consisting of a handheld instrument used for rapid calculations; have been replaced by pocket calculators
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
slipstickExample Sentences
"I found my grandfather's slide rule in the attic."
"Back in the day, engineers used slide rules to perform complex calculations."
"My math teacher showed us how to use a slide rule to solve equations."
"The slide rule was a popular tool before calculators became widely available."
"I bought a vintage slide rule from an antique shop."