noun

contour

/ˈkɒn.tʊər/

contour

NOUN

Definition of contour

1

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 şekil

Example: the rugged contour of the coast

2
GEOGRAPHY · specialized

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 çizgi

Example: a 400 ft contour line

3

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 yapmak

Example: One option is to contour the bottom of the lake

4

to closely follow or fit around the curved surface or shape of something

bir şeyin eğri yüzeyini veya şeklini yakından takip etmek veya etrafına uymak

Example: Here the route forks left to contour around the hillside

5
BEAUTY · specialized

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 yaratmak

Example: I bought a new foundation stick to try contouring my face

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Examples of contour

1

the rugged contour of the coast

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He studied the contours of her face.

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Her latest collection of swimwear shows off the contours of the human body to perfection.

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This map has contours marked at 250-metre intervals.

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We used the leftover sand and soil from the excavations to contour the picnic grounds.

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The ice pack does not freeze solid, making it easy to contour it to ankles and knees.

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This easy makeup tutorial shows you how to contour.

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Lack of available data for sediment thicknesses has prevented contouring the map.

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9

the distinctive contour of Florida's coast

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The contour of the land was clearly visible from the airplane.

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She used contour makeup to define her cheekbones.

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The hiking trail follows the natural contour of the mountain.

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The architect designed the building to contour with the landscape.

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SEE ALSO

See also contour

Idioms & phrases

contour linecontour mapcontour intervalintonation contour

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