contour

/-tɔː(ɹ)/

noun

  1. 1

    An outline, boundary or border, usually of curved shape.

    the low drag contour of a modern automobile
  2. 2

    A line on a map or chart delineating those points which have the same altitude or other plotted quantity: a contour line or isopleth.

  3. 3

    A speech sound which behaves as a single segment, but which makes an internal transition from one quality, place, or manner to another.

Synonyms

verb

  1. 1

    To form a more or less curved boundary or border upon.

  2. 2

    To mark with contour lines.

  3. 3

    To practise the makeup technique of contouring.

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