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Definition contour in American English

contour noun

[countable] noun
/ˈkɑnˌtʊr/
1

the shape of the outside edge of something

Example

The sculpture reproduces the smooth contours of the human body.

Synonyms and related words
center circumference contour
2

a line on a map joining points that are the same height above or below sea level. The lines are used for showing hills, mountains, and valleys.

Synonyms and related words
atlas boundary cartography
Definition contour in American English