contour

Nouns

  • (n) a line drawn on a map connecting points of equal height contour line,
  • (n) any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
    • he could barely make out their shapes
    shape, configuration, conformation, form,
  • (n) 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

Verbs

  • (v) form the contours of

Synonyms

contour line shape configuration conformation form

Words of close approximity

contort
contour feather contour language contour line contour map contour sheet