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"

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"

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