Contour Meaning and Definition


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Contour meaning

Word: Contour

How to pronounce: ˈkɒntʊə

Noun

Definitions:

1. An outline, especially one representing or bounding the shape or form of something.

Example sentences: "She traced the contours of his face with her finger"

Transitive verb

Definitions:

1. Mold into a specific shape, especially one designed to fit into something else.

Example sentences: "The compartment has been contoured with smooth rounded corners"

2. Mark (a map or diagram) with contour lines.

Example sentences: "A variety of different data sources have been compiled to contour the maps"

3. (of a road or railroad) follow the outline of (a topographical feature), especially along a contour line.

Example sentences: "The road contours the hillside"


Synonyms:

outline

planimetric

lines

shape

form

configuration

contour line

isoline

horizontal

in outline

silhouette

figure


Derivations:

contouring

contoured


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Contour in Other Languages...

Spanish: Contorno

German: Kontur

French: Contour

Italian: Contorno

Turkish: Kontur


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