contour | ||
1. | [ noun ] (geography) a line drawn on a map connecting points of equal height | |
Synonyms: | contour_line | |
Related terms: | line isometric thalweg | |
2. | [ noun ] any spatial attribute (especially as defined by outline) | |
Synonyms: | shape form configuration conformation | |
Examples: | "he could barely make out their shapes through the smoke" |
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Related terms: | spatial_property topography convexity lobularity narrowing concavity dullness angularity stratification curvature straightness roundness sharpness crookedness straight crooked | |
3. | [ noun ] a feature (or the order or arrangement of features) of anything having a complex structure | |
Examples: | "the contours of the melody" "it defines a major contour of this administration" |
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Related terms: | feature | |
4. | [ verb ] form the contours of | |
Related terms: | delineate streamline | |
Similar spelling: |
contort connatural contorted controvert contortion control controller country counter contrive contrite contrast contrary contrail contract Conteras contriver contrived Contreras contrasty contralto |