FULLSCREEN RECOMMENDED The grey rectangle is the part which you slide (called the slide). The transparent rectangle is the cursor. The red line in the middle makes it easier to compare some bits (called the indicator). The rest of the slide rule is the body. For more info on the slide rule go here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slide_rule
A slide rule. Contains the scales: A and B (squares and square roots) CI and DI (reciprocal of C and D respectively) C and D (two main scales) and a transparent cursor. Inspired by singingbanana's video on slide rules; check him out!