What is the meaning of Contour?

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; (metonymically) the landform or its surface.

a speech sound which behaves as a single segment, but which makes an internal transition from one quality, place, or manner to another.

A general description giving the most important points.

To form a more or less curved boundary or border upon.

To mark with contour lines.

To practise the makeup technique of contouring.

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