map

map
map [map]
n.
[ML mappa (mundi), map (of the world) < L mappa, napkin, cloth (on which maps were painted): said (by QUINTILIAN) to be of Punic orig.; prob. < TalmudHeb mappa < * manpa, contr. < menafa, a fluttering banner]
1. a drawing or other representation, usually on a flat surface, of all or part of the earth's surface, ordinarily showing countries, bodies of water, cities, mountains, etc.
2. a similar representation of part of the sky, showing the relative position of the stars, planets, etc.
3. any maplike representation or delineation
4. Slang the face
vt.
mapped, mapping
1. to make a map or maps of; represent or chart on or as on a map
2. to arrange or plan in detail: often with out [to map out a project]
3. to survey or explore for the purpose of making a map
4. Math. to transform, as by a mapping
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put on the map
to make well known
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☆ wipe off the map
to put out of existence
mapper
n.

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