Definition of Chrt
Chart (?), n. [A doublet of
card: cf. F. charte charter, carte card. See
Card, and cf. Charter.] 1. A
sheet of paper, pasteboard, or the like, on which information is
exhibited, esp. when the information is arranged in tabular form;
as, an historical chart.
2. A map; esp., a hydrographic or marine
map; a map on which is projected a portion of water and the land
which it surrounds, or by which it is surrounded, intended
especially for the use of seamen; as, the United States Coast
Survey charts; the English Admiralty
charts.
3. A written deed; a charter.
Globular chart, a chart constructed on a
globular projection. See under Globular. --
Heliographic chart, a map of the sun with
its spots. -- Mercator's chart, a
chart constructed on the principle of Mercator's projection. See
Projection. -- Plane chart, a
representation of some part of the superficies of the globe, in
which its spherical form is disregarded, the meridians being
drawn parallel to each other, and the parallels of latitude at
equal distances. -- Selenographic chart,
a map representing the surface of the moon. --
Topographic chart, a minute delineation of
a limited place or region.
Chart, v. t. [imp. & p.
p. Charted.] To lay down in a chart; to
map; to delineate; as, to chart a coast.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- A nautical map, drawing of an area showing nautical features such as depth, markings, etc.
- A graphical presentation of something.
- To draw a chart or map.
- To draw or figure out a route or plan.
"Let's chart how we're going to get from here to there."
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
You arrived at this page by searching for Chrt
The correct Spelling of this word is: Chart
Thank you for visiting FreeFactFinder. On our home page you will find extensive articles covering
a wide range of topics.
|
