contour
IPA: kˈɑntʊr
noun
- An outline, boundary or border, usually of curved shape.
- A line on a map or chart delineating those points which have the same altitude or other plotted quantity: a contour line or isopleth.
- (linguistics) a speech sound which behaves as a single segment, but which makes an internal transition from one quality, place, or manner to another.
- (figurative) A general description giving the most important points.
verb
- (transitive) To form a more or less curved boundary or border upon.
- (transitive) To mark with contour lines.
- (intransitive) To practise the makeup technique of contouring.
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