She consulted the atlas to find the best route for their road trip.
A collection of tables, charts, or illustrations in a volume.
The medical atlas contained detailed illustrations of human anatomy.
The topmost vertebra of the backbone, articulating with the occipital bone of the skull.
The doctor explained that the atlas supports the head and allows for its range of motion.
A sculptured male figure used as a column or pillar to support an entablature or other architectural element.
The neoclassical façade was adorned with an atlas holding up the balcony.
A smooth, glossy satin fabric, typically woven from silk.
The dress was made of rich purple atlas that shimmered in the sunlight.
atlasadjektiv
Relating to or characteristic of an atlas, especially one that contains maps, charts, or plates; featuring extensive illustrations or geographic information.
The publisher released an atlas edition of the encyclopedia with additional fold-out maps.
atlantessubstantiv
Sculpted male figures used as a supporting column or pilaster in architecture, often taking the place of a column or pillar.
The grand entrance of the building was flanked by two imposing atlantes, each carved with intricate detail.