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What is the noun for atlas?

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atlas
  1. A bound collection of maps often including tables, illustrations or other text.
  2. A bound collection of tables, illustrations etc. on any given subject.
  3. (anatomy) A detailed visual conspectus of something of great and multi-faceted complexity, with its elements splayed so as to be presented in as discrete a manner as possible whilst retaining a realistic view of the whole.
  4. (topology) A collection of top-dimensional subspaces, called charts, each homeomorphic to Euclidean space, which comprise the entirety of a manifold, such that intersecting charts' respective homeomorphisms are compatible in a certain way.
  5. (anatomy) The uppermost vertebra of the neck.
  6. One who supports a heavy burden; mainstay.
  7. (architecture) A figure of a man used as a column; telamon.
  8. (paper) A sheet of paper measuring 26 inches by 34 inches.
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  10. Examples:
    1. “Refer to the atlas for details of countries that cannot be seen on a globe.”
      “It is hoped that this atlas will be a continuing source of reference during and beyond the elementary courses of study.”
      “The first section of the atlas consists of cosmographical, astronomical and astrological texts translated into Catalan.”
atlasing
  1. The creation of a (texture) atlas
atlas
  1. A rich satin fabric.
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  3. Examples:
    1. “Refer to the atlas for details of countries that cannot be seen on a globe.”
      “It is hoped that this atlas will be a continuing source of reference during and beyond the elementary courses of study.”
      “The first section of the atlas consists of cosmographical, astronomical and astrological texts translated into Catalan.”
atlases
  1. plural of atlas
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  3. Examples:
    1. “Among them were prints in valuable 16th and 17th century editions of atlases by Mercator, Speed, Jansson and Blaeu.”
      “Although poorly represented, other skeletal elements include nine pelvis fragments, two ulna fragments, three atlases, and a few rib fragments.”
      “Some of my favorite books are old, gorgeously illustrated encyclopedias and atlases.”
atlantes
  1. plural of atlas
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  3. Examples:
    1. “In a moment there was a sound as if all the rocks on the earth were rent, the castle vanished into the air, and with it atlantes.”
      “One of these compartments, known as an atlantes, is shown in the annexed woodcut.”
      “He demanded that these atlantes be the only ones in the city to face outwards.”
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