contour
/ˈkɒn.tʊər/contour
NOUNDefinition of contour
the shape of a mass of land or other object, especially its curved surface or the curved shape formed by its outer edge
bir kara parçası veya başka bir nesnenin şekli, özellikle eğri yüzeyi veya dış kenarının oluşturduğu eğri şekilExample: the rugged contour of the coast
a line on a map that joins points of equal height or depth, in a way that shows high and low areas of land
haritada eşit yükseklik veya derinlikteki noktaları birleştiren, arazi yüksek ve alçak alanlarını gösteren çizgiExample: a 400 ft contour line
to change the shape of a surface, making some parts higher and some parts lower
bir yüzeyin şeklini değiştirmek, bazı kısımları yüksek bazı kısımları alçak yapmakExample: One option is to contour the bottom of the lake
to closely follow or fit around the curved surface or shape of something
bir şeyin eğri yüzeyini veya şeklini yakından takip etmek veya etrafına uymakExample: Here the route forks left to contour around the hillside
to use make-up to create darker and lighter areas on your face, that give the effect of changing or emphasizing its shape
yüzünüzde daha koyu ve açık alanlar oluşturmak için makyaj kullanmak, şeklini değiştirme veya vurgulama etkisi yaratmakExample: I bought a new foundation stick to try contouring my face
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EXAMPLESExamples of contour
the rugged contour of the coast
Example sentenceHe studied the contours of her face.
Example sentenceHer latest collection of swimwear shows off the contours of the human body to perfection.
Example sentenceThis map has contours marked at 250-metre intervals.
Example sentenceWe used the leftover sand and soil from the excavations to contour the picnic grounds.
Example sentenceThe ice pack does not freeze solid, making it easy to contour it to ankles and knees.
Example sentenceThis easy makeup tutorial shows you how to contour.
Example sentenceLack of available data for sediment thicknesses has prevented contouring the map.
Example sentencethe distinctive contour of Florida's coast
Example sentenceThe contour of the land was clearly visible from the airplane.
Example sentenceShe used contour makeup to define her cheekbones.
Example sentenceThe hiking trail follows the natural contour of the mountain.
Example sentenceThe architect designed the building to contour with the landscape.
Example sentencecontour
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