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contours Definition and Meaning in English (contours definition)

noun
Synonyms:outlinesshapesforms
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Contours definition: The outline or shape of something, especially a curving or irregular one.

Definitions of Contours

  1. 1noun

    The outline or shape of something, especially a curving or irregular one.

  2. 2noun

    Lines on a map joining points of equal height above or below sea level.

Example Sentences

casual

“The artist carefully drew the contours of the human body.”

formal

“The map showed the steep contours of the mountain range.”

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Inflected Word Forms

gerundcontouring
nouncontour
adjectivecontoured

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Contours definition: The outline or shape of something, especially a curving or irregular one.
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