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ATLASES
Noun
atlases
plural of atlas
Anagrams
• sea salt, seasalt
Source: Wiktionary
ATLAS
At"las, n.; pl. Atlases. Etym: [L. Atlas, -antis, Gr. Atlas, in W. Africa, regarded as the pillar of heaven. It is from the root of Tolerate.]
1. One who sustains a great burden.
2. (Anat.)
Definition: The first vertebra of the neck, articulating immediately with the skull, thus sustaining the globe of the head, whence the name.
3. A collection of maps in a volume; --
Note: supposed to be so called from a picture of Atlas supporting the world, prefixed to some collections. This name is said to have been first used by Mercator, the celebrated geographer, in the 16th century.
Note: 4. A volume of plates illustrating any subject.
5. A work in which subjects are exhibited in a tabular from or arrangement; as, an historical atlas.
6. A large, square folio, resembling a volume of maps; -- called also atlas folio.
7. A drawing paper of large size. See under Paper, n. Atlas powder, a nitroglycerin blasting compound of pasty consistency and great explosive power.
At"las, n. Etym: [Ar., smooth.]
Definition: A rich kind of satin manufactured in India. Brande & C.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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