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Definition contour in British English

contour noun

[countable] noun
/ˈkɒntʊə(r)/
1

the shape of the outside edge of something

Example

The sculpture reproduces the smooth contours of the human body.

Synonyms and related words
centre 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 A to Z boundary
Definition contour in British English