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Contour
01
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
02
a line drawn on a map connecting points of equal height
03
a feature (or the order or arrangement of features) of anything having a complex structure
to contour
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contornear
to shape something, emphasizing its natural curves and outlines
Ejemplo
The tailor carefully curved the seams to fit the contours of the body.
During the art class, students employed flexible rulers to trace the contours of organic shapes in their still-life drawings.
The engineer relied on a flexible ruler to measure the contours of the terrain accurately before designing the road layout.
Over time, the leather of the old armchair softened, molding to the contours of the body for added comfort.
In the dim light, the contours of the painting appeared unclear and faded.
