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noun
- 1. an outline representing or bounding the shape or form of something: "she traced the contours of his face with her finger"
- 2. a way in which something varies, especially the pitch of music or the pattern of tones in an utterance.
verb
- 1. mould into a specific shape, especially one designed to fit into something else: "the compartment has been contoured with smooth rounded corners"
- 2. mark (a map or diagram) with contour lines: "a variety of different data sources have been compiled to contour the maps"
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The meaning of CONTOUR is an outline especially of a curving or irregular figure : shape; also : the line representing this outline. How to use contour in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Contour.
the shape of a mass of land or other object, especially its curved surface or the curved shape formed by its outer edge: the rugged contour of the coast. He studied the contours of her face. Her latest collection of swimwear shows off the contours of the human body to perfection. geography specialized (also contour line)
9 meanings: 1. the outline of a mass of land, figure, or body; a defining line 2. a. → See contour line b. (as modifier) 3. the.... Click for more definitions.
contour. noun [ C ] us / ˈkɑːn.tʊr / uk / ˈkɒn.tɔː r/ Add to word list. the shape of a mass of land or other object, especially its curved surface or the curved shape formed by its outer edge: the rugged contour of the coast. He studied the contours of her face.
adj. 1. Following the contour lines of uneven terrain to limit erosion of topsoil: contour plowing. 2. Shaped to fit the outline or form of something: a contour sheet.
Contour is the outline or shape of something. A shoe that fits well along the contours or shape of your foot is a good fit. Contour comes from the Italian contorno meaning "to draw a line," which is precisely what you are doing when you trace the contour of something.
noun. /ˈkɒntʊə (r)/ /ˈkɑːntʊr/ the outer edges of something; the outline of its shape or form. The road follows the natural contours of the coastline. She traced the contours of his face with her finger. Take your English to the next level. The Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus explains the difference between groups of similar words.
CONTOUR definition: 1. the shape of the outer edge of something: 2. a line on a map joining places that are at the…. Learn more.
contour. noun. /ˈkɑntʊr/. the outer edges of something; the outline of its shape or form The road follows the natural contours of the coastline. She traced the contours of his face with her finger. Definitions on the go.
What does the noun contour mean? There are eight meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun contour, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. contour has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.
