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Meaning
Noun
●
An
outline
,
boundary
or
border
, usually of
curved
shape.
●
In Curves & Cartography:
A
line
on a
map
or
chart
delineating
those
points
which have the same
altitude
or other
plotted
quantity
: a
contour line
or isopleth.
●
In Linguistics:
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.
Verb
●
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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