No. 4,758 in Swedish
atlas
A book of maps or charts.
In a sentence
Jag behöver en atlas för att planera min resa.
I need an atlas to plan my trip.
Here, 'atlas' refers to a book of maps, commonly used in geographical or navigational contexts.
Atlas ryckte på axlarna och började arbeta.
Atlas shrugged and started working.
In this usage, 'Atlas' is a name, referring to the Greek mythological figure known for carrying the heavens on his shoulders, illustrating perseverance or strength.
Atlas är också en del av anatomins nomenklatur.
Atlas is also a part of the anatomical nomenclature.
Used here, 'atlas' refers to the topmost vertebra of the spine, emphasizing its importance in biology and anatomy.
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