mæp n. & v. --n. 1 a a usu. flat
representation of
the earth's
surface, or
part of
it,
showing physical features, cities, etc. (cf. GLOBE). b a diagrammatic representation of a
route etc. (drew a map of the journey). 2 a two-dimensional representation of the stars, the heavens,
etc., or of the surface of a
planet, the
moon, etc. 3 a
diagram showing the
arrangement or components of a
thing. 4 sl. the
face. --v.tr. (mapped, mapping) 1
represent (a
country etc.) on a map. 2
Math.
associate each element of (a set)
with one element of
another set. ømap
out arrange in
detail;
plan (a
course of
conduct etc.).
off the map colloq. 1 of no
account;
obsolete. 2
very distant. on the map colloq.
prominent,
important.
wipe off the map colloq.
obliterate. øømapless adj. mappable adj. mapper n. [L mappa
napkin: in med.L mappa (mundi) map (of the world)]