Map , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Mapped (?);
p. pr. & vb. n.
Mapping (?).]
To represent by a map; -- often
with out; as, to survey
and map, or map out, a county. Hence,
figuratively: To represent
or indicate systematically and clearly; to sketch; to plan; as, to
map, or map out, a journey; to map out business.
I am near to the place
where they should meet, if Pisanio have mapped it truly.
Shak.
Map (?), n. [From F. mappe, in mappemonde map of the world,
fr. L. mappa napkin, signal cloth; -- a Punic word.
Cf. Apron, Napkin, Nappe.]
1. A representation of the surface of the earth,
or of some portion of it, showing the relative position of the parts represented; -- usually on
a flat surface. Also, such a representation of the celestial sphere, or of
some part of it.
&fist; There are five principal kinds of projection used in making maps: the orthographic, the stereographic, the
globuar, the conical, and the cylindrical, or Mercator's projection. See Projection.
2. Anything which represents graphically a succession of events, states,
or acts; as, an
historical map.
Thus is his cheek the map of days outworn.
Shak. Map lichen (Bot.), a lichen (Lecidea
geographica.) growing on stones in curious maplike figures. Dr. Prior.
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