Associations to the word «Archimedes»

Wiktionary

ARCHIMEDES, proper noun. An Ancient Greek mathematician, physicist and engineer
ARCHIMEDES, proper noun. (astronomy) A large lunar impact crater on the eastern edges of the Mare Imbrium
ARCHIMEDES SCREW, noun. Alternative form of Archimedes' screw
ARCHIMEDES SCREWS, noun. Plural of Archimedes screw

Dictionary definition

ARCHIMEDES, noun. Greek mathematician and physicist noted for his work in hydrostatics and mechanics and geometry (287-212 BC).

Wise words

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