contour
The picture in the lower half shows the contours of elevation of the mountains above. The points on a single curve are at same elevation. Different lines may be at different elevation whose value is given in between the lines
Meanings
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.
- a speech sound which behaves as a single segment, but which makes an internal transition from one quality, place, or manner to another.
Verb
- To form a more or less curved boundary or border upon.
- To mark with contour lines.
- To practise the makeup technique of contouring.
Origin
- Borrowed from French contour, from contourner.
Modern English dictionary
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