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1. contour - noun

· a line drawn on a map connecting points of equal height

Synonym(s): contour_line

Hypernym(s): isometric_line, isometric




2. contour - noun

· any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline); "he could barely make out their shapes"

Synonym(s): shape, form, configuration, conformation

Hypernym(s): spatial_property, spatiality




3. contour - noun

· a feature (or the order or arrangement of features) of anything having a complex structure; "the contours of the melody"; "it defines a major contour of this administration"

Hypernym(s): feature, characteristic




4. contour - verb

· form the contours of

Hypernym(s): delineate, limn, outline





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