Contour
Pronunciation: /ˈkɑːnˌtʊr/
Contour (noun)
- the outer shape or line of something, like a hill or face
- a line on a map showing places of equal height above sea level
Examples
- The artist sketched the contour of the vase.
- She traced the contour of the mountain with her finger.
Common collocations: smooth contour, define the contour, contour line, contour interval, draw a contour