contour

Word parts

con- + tour

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈkɒntʊə(r)/ or /-tɔː(r)/

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Noun

Singular contour

Plural contours

1. Contour is the outline of a shape.

   He liked the contour of her body.

2. A contour is a line that shows the outline of the shape.

   I started with a contour drawing of the mountains.

3. A contour line joins places of the same height on a map.

   Tightly spaced contour lines mean steep slopes.

Verb

Plain form contour

Third-person singular contours

Past tense contoured

Past participle contoured

Present participle contouring

1. To contour is to draw or create the outline of a shape.

   He would contour the seat so that it would fit the human shape and be comfortable to sit on.

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