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Mapes

Variant of map

noun

  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

transitive verb 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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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2010 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio. Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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