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| chart |
a map used to guide a ship across water or an airplane through the skies. [2/4 definitions] |
| globe |
a round ball with a map of the earth on it, or anything shaped like a ball. [1/2 definitions] |
| grid |
parallel horizontal and vertical lines that cross each other to form squares of equal size. Grids are used to locate points on a map or to make diagrams. [1/2 definitions] |
| legend |
a table that explains the symbols used on a map, chart, or other illustration. [1/3 definitions] |
| map |
to make a map of. [1/3 definitions] |
| north |
(often capital) the northern part of a country or area, or the northern part of the world. On a map, a northern area is nearer to the top of that area than to the bottom. [1/6 definitions] |
| pinpoint |
a point on a map, a spot of ink, or something else that is very small. [1/2 definitions] |
| plot1 |
to make a map or chart of a route being traveled. [1/4 definitions] |
| pointer |
a device, such as a stick or laser, used to show points on a map or other display. [1/4 definitions] |
| relief map |
a map that shows the height or depth of different places in an area. Relief maps may use three dimensions, different colors, or different shadings to show hills, mountains, and valleys. |
| road map |
a map used by drivers that shows the streets, highways, and mileage in and between towns of an area. |
| scale3 |
the size of a model or map compared to the actual size of the thing it represents. [1/6 definitions] |
| x2 |
a mark used to point out a particular place on a map. [1/4 definitions] |
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