contour

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Synonyms: countour, montour

Antonyms: countour, montour

Related words from Datamuse; suggestions, not definitions.

Noun

1. An [[outline]], [[boundary]] or [[border]], usually of [[curve]]d shape.
2. A [[line]] on a [[map]] or [[chart]] delineating those [[point]]s which have the same [[altitude]] or other plotted [[quantity]]: a [[contour line]] or [[isopleth]]; ''([[metonym]]ically)'' the landform or its surface. {{C|en|Curves}}
3. {{lb|en|linguistics}} a speech sound which behaves as a single segment, but which makes an internal transition from one quality, place, or manner to another.
4. {{lb|en|figurative}} A general description giving the most important points.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To form a more or less [[curved]] boundary or border upon.
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To mark with [[contour line]]s.
3. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To practise the [[makeup]] technique of [[contouring]].
4. {{lb|en|figurative}} To shape conditions regarding [[salient]] points.

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