atlantes
[ at-lan-teez ]
/ ætˈlæn tiz /
noun
plural of atlas(def 5).
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Definition for atlantes (2 of 2)
atlas
[ at-luh s ]
/ ˈæt ləs /
noun, plural at·las·es for 1–3, at·lan·tes [at-lan-teez] /ætˈlæn tiz/ for 5.
a bound collection of maps.
a bound volume of charts, plates, or tables illustrating any subject.
Anatomy.
the first cervical vertebra, which supports the head.
a size of drawing or writing paper, 26 × 34 or 33 inches.
Also called telamon. Architecture.
a sculptural figure of a man used as a column.
Compare
caryatid.
Origin of atlas
1580–90 in sense “prop, support”; as name for a collection of maps, said to be from illustrations of Atlas supporting the globe in early books of this kind
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British Dictionary definitions for atlantes (1 of 3)
British Dictionary definitions for atlantes (2 of 3)
Atlas
/ (ˈætləs) /
noun
Greek myth
a Titan compelled to support the sky on his shoulders as punishment for rebelling against Zeus
a US intercontinental ballistic missile, also used in launching spacecraft
astronomy
a small satellite of Saturn, discovered in 1980
British Dictionary definitions for atlantes (3 of 3)
atlas
/ (ˈætləs) /
noun
a collection of maps, usually in book form
a book of charts, graphs, etc, illustrating aspects of a subject
an anatomical atlas
plural atlantes architect another name for telamon
a standard size of drawing paper, 26 × 17 inches
Word Origin for atlas
C16: via Latin from Greek; first applied to maps, from depictions of Atlas supporting the heavens in 16th-century collections of maps
Medical definitions for atlantes
atlas
[ ăt′ləs ]
n.
The top or first cervical vertebra of the neck, supporting the skull and articulating with the occipital bone and rotating around the dens of the axis.
Cultural definitions for atlantes (1 of 2)
Atlas
In classical mythology, a Titan famous for his strength. After the defeat of the Titans by Zeus, Atlas was condemned to support the Earth and sky on his shoulders for eternity.
notes for Atlas
Since the sixteenth century, pictures of Atlas and his burden have been used as decorations on maps. Accordingly, the word
atlas is used for a book of maps.
notes for Atlas
An “Atlas” or “atlas” is an incredibly strong person or one who carries an enormous burden.