contour

Definition of Contour in English :

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Noun

1. contour, contour line

a line drawn on a map connecting points of equal height

contour line

2. configuration, conformation, contour, form, shape

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

Example Sentences:
'he could barely make out their shapes'

3. contour

a feature (or the order or arrangement of features) of anything having a complex structure

Example Sentences:
'the contours of the melody'
'it defines a major contour of this administration'

Verb

4. contour

form the contours of

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Contour

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noun

1.

the outline of a mass of land, figure, or body; a defining line

2.

a. contour line

b.

(as modifier)

a contour map

3. (often plural)

the shape or surface, esp of a curving form

the contours of her body were full and round

4. (modifier)

shaped to fit the form of something

a contour chair

5.

a rising and falling variation pattern, as in music and intonation

verb (transitive)

6.

to shape so as to form the contour of something

7.

to mark contour lines on

8.

to construct (a road, railway, etc) to follow the outline of the land

Contour

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noun

1.

the outline of a figure, mass, land, etc.

2.

the representation of such an outline

verb transitive

3.

to make a contour or outline of

4.

to mark contour lines on

5.

to shape or mold to conform to the contour of something

a chair contoured to fit the body

6.

to construct (a road, etc.) in accordance with natural contours

adjective

7.

made so as to conform to the shape or outline of something

contour sheets for a bed

8.

characterized by the making of furrows along the natural contour lines so as to avoid erosion, as on a hillside

contour farming

Contour

see synonyms of contour

n.

1.

a. The outline of a figure, body, or mass. See Synonyms at form.

b. A line that represents such an outline. See Synonyms at outline.

2. A contour line.

3.

a. A varying characteristic or quality of something, such as a melody.

b. Linguistics The distinctive rising and falling patterns of pitch, tone, or stress.

tr.v. con·toured, con·tour·ing, con·tours

1. To make or shape the outline of; represent in contour.

2. To build (a road, for example) to follow the contour of the land.

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.

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