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atlas

UK
/ˈæt.ləs/
US
/ˈæt.ləs/

Translations

atlasnoun
atlases
pl
UK
/ˈæt.ləs/
US
/ˈæt.ləs/
He used an atlas to find the location of the city.
Он использовал атлас, чтобы найти местоположение города.
Additional translations
географический справочник
сборник карт
Synonyms
chart
cartographic reference
globe
geographical book
map collection
atlasadjective
UK
/ˈætləs/
US
/ˈætləs/
Used attributively before another noun to indicate relation to an atlas or to mapped/illustrated content.
atlantesnoun

atlas

atlantes
pl
UK
/æˈlæn.tiːz/
US
/æˈlæn.tiz/
The ancient building was supported by massive atlantes.
Древнее здание поддерживалось массивными атлантами.
Synonyms
statuary
pillars
supports
columns

Definitions

atlasnoun
A book of maps or charts.
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.
atlasadjective
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.
atlantesnoun
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.
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