catagraph noun3 •A structure made from the traces of canals or cavities believed to be produced by cyanophytes or bacteria during the Late Precambrian and Lower Cambrian eras.It is interesting that oncolites and catagraphs occur abundantly in limestones of the Schwarzkalk Limestone Member of the Kuib is Formation. — 1972 •(no longer used) A rough draft of a picture; an outline or sketch.Somewhat maye this catagraph or portrature following serve to expresse the presentment of this great king Powhatan. — 1849 •(no longer used) A brief, incomplete description; an outline.We have yet another to describe in our catagraph of the genus—the Snout. This is a nose concerning which there can be no mistake. — 1854 formscatagraphs
