atlas

Definitions

1. 1.(Anat.) The first vertebra of the neck, articulating immediately with the skull, thus sustaining the globe of the head, whence the name.
2. 2.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.
3. 3.A work in which subjects are exhibited in a tabular from or arrangement; as, an historical atlas.
4. 4.A large, square folio, resembling a volume of maps; -- called also atlas folio.
5. 5.A drawing paper of large size. See under Paper, n. Atlas powder, a nitroglycerin blasting compound of pasty consistency and great explosive power.
6. 6.A rich kind of satin manufactured in India. Brande & C.

Source: Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).

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• What is a drawing paper of large size. See under Paper, n. Atlas powder, a nitroglycerin blasting compound of pasty consistency and great explosive power called?
• What is a rich kind of satin manufactured in India. Brande & C called?