a drawing or other representation, usu. on a flat surface, of all or part of the earth's surface ordinarily showing countries, bodies of water, cities, mountains, etc.; a map.

a similar representation of part of the sky, showing the relative position of the stars, planets, etc.; a map.

any map-like representation or delineation.

a drawing or diagram showing the arrangement in horizontal section of a structure, as a building proposed to be built; an architectural plan.

a photographic reproduction in white on a blue background, as of architectural or engineering plans.

a sketch, drawing or plan that explains a thing by outlining its parts and their relationships, workings, etc.; a diagram.

a carved figure; a carving.

= ನಕ್ಷೆ.

= ನಕ್ಷೆ.

a kind of poetical conversation, in the form of a song, sung by a group of persons hailing the excellence of women over men (as a sport).

one of the two groups of people who sing this.

a type of black stone used to test the purity of gold or silver by the streak left on it when it was rubbed with the metal; a touch-stone.

the act of testing the purity of silver or gold in this manner.

a streak left on a touchstone when rubbed so.

(fig.) a crucial, final test that proves the value or quality of something; an acid test.

situated near; proximate; close.

(myth.) the mother of rākṣasas, the daemons.

resembling; comparing or comparable.

the way a person or thing appears; appearance.

the line where the earth apparently meets the sky; horizon.

nearness; proximity.

estimation of similarities; likeness; resemblance.

brightness; radiance; brilliance; lustre.

that which is kept from the knowledge of another or others; a secret.

resembling; being similar to.

the state or quality of being similar; resemblance or likeness; similarity.

a man who has shaved or removed the hairs of the body.

absence of joy or satisfaction; unhappiness; dissatisfaction.