Definition of map

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Map (n.) A representation of the surface of the earth, or of some portion of it, showing the relative position of the parts represented; -- usually on a flat surface. Also, such a representation of the celestial sphere, or of some part of it..

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Scale :: Scale (n.) A series of spaces marked by lines, and representing proportionately larger distances; as, a scale of miles, yards, feet, etc., for a map or plan..
Squillitic :: Squilla (n.) Any one of numerous stomapod crustaceans of the genus Squilla and allied genera. They make burrows in mud or beneath stones on the seashore. Called also mantis shrimp. See Illust. under Stomapoda.
Gonochorism :: Gonochorism (n.) In phylogeny, the evolution of distinct sexes in species previously hermaphrodite or sexless..
Hermaphrodite :: Hermaphrodite (a.) Including, or being of, both sexes; as, an hermaphrodite animal or flower..
Atlas :: Atlas (n.) A large, square folio, resembling a volume of maps; -- called also atlas folio..
Friezed :: Friezed (a.) Gathered, or having the map gathered, into little tufts, knots, or protuberances. Cf. Frieze, v. t., and Friz, v. t., 2..
Hermaphrodism :: Hermaphrodism (n.) See Hermaphroditism.
Raccoon :: Raccoon (n.) A North American nocturnal carnivore (Procyon lotor) allied to the bears, but much smaller, and having a long, full tail, banded with black and gray. Its body is gray, varied with black and white. Called also coon, and mapach..
Hydrographer :: Hydrographer (n.) One skilled in the hydrography; one who surveys, or draws maps or charts of, the sea, lakes, or other waters, with the adjacent shores; one who describes the sea or other waters..
Pipsissewa :: Pipsissewa (n.) A low evergreen plant (Chimaphila umbellata), with narrow, wedge-lanceolate leaves, and an umbel of pretty nodding fragrant blossoms. It has been used in nephritic diseases. Called also prince's pine..
Brachiate :: Brachiate (a.) Having branches in pairs, decussated, all nearly horizontal, and each pair at right angles with the next, as in the maple and lilac..
Brick :: Brick (n.) Any oblong rectangular mass; as, a brick of maple sugar; a penny brick (of bread)..
Mazer :: Mazer (n.) A large drinking bowl; -- originally made of maple.
Map :: Map (n.) A representation of the surface of the earth, or of some portion of it, showing the relative position of the parts represented; -- usually on a flat surface. Also, such a representation of the celestial sphere, or of some part of it..
Whistlewood :: Whistlewood (n.) The moosewood, or striped maple. See Maple..
Mount :: Mount (v. t.) Hence: To put upon anything that sustains and fits for use, as a gun on a carriage, a map or picture on cloth or paper; to prepare for being worn or otherwise used, as a diamond by setting, or a sword blade by adding the hilt, scabbard, etc..
Hermaphrodeity :: Hermaphrodeity (n.) Hermaphrodism.
Map :: Map (v. t.) To represent by a map; -- often with out; as, to survey and map, or map out, a county. Hence, figuratively: To represent or indicate systematically and clearly; to sketch; to plan; as, to map, or map out, a journey; to map out business..
Androgyne :: Androgyne (n.) An hermaphrodite.
Cartography :: Cartography (n.) The art or business of forming charts or maps.
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