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 damask damask /ˈdæməsk/

adjective

  1. Having a woven pattern  ( damask )
    having a woven pattern
     Damask table linens
    damask table linens

noun

  1. A fabric of linen, cotton, silk or wool with a reversible pattern woven into it  ( damask )
    a fabric of linen, cotton, silk or wool with a reversible pattern woven into it
     The dining table was covered with a rich damask tablecloth.
    The dining table was covered with a rich damask tablecloth.
  2. A table linen made from linen with a damask pattern  ( damask )
    a table linen made from linen with a damask pattern


 atlas atlas /ˈætləs/

noun

  1. A figure of a man used as a supporting column  ( atlas , telamon )
    a figure of a man used as a supporting column
  2. The 1st cervical vertebra  ( atlas , atlas vertebra )
    the 1st cervical vertebra
  3. A collection of maps in book form  ( atlas , book of maps , map collection )
    a collection of maps in book form

 Atlas

  1. (Greek mythology) a Titan who was forced by Zeus to bear the sky on his shoulders  ( Atlas )
    (Greek mythology) a Titan who was forced by Zeus to bear the sky on his shoulders
     Bearing the weight of the sky, Atlas stood as a testament to his punishment.
    Bearing the weight of the sky, Atlas stood as a testament to his punishment.


 harpooneer harpooneer /hɑːrpʊˈnɪər/

noun

  1. Someone who launches harpoons  ( harpooneer , harpooner )
    someone who launches harpoons


 sarcostyle sarcostyle /ˈsɑːrkəstaɪl/

noun

  1. One of many contractile filaments that make up a striated muscle fiber  ( sarcostyle , myofibril , myofibrilla )
    one of many contractile filaments that make up a striated muscle fiber
     Muscle contraction is facilitated by the action of myofibrillae.
    Muscle contraction is facilitated by the action of myofibrillae.