silhouette

/sˌɪlʊwˈɛt/

/ˌsɪɫəˈwɛt/

Silhouette

a drawing that depicts the outline of someone or something that is in a single black color and against a light background, often from the side

an outline of a solid object (as cast by its shadow)

to silhouette

MAIN VERB

represent by a silhouette

project on a background, such as a screen, like a silhouette

Examples

1. Silhouettes are all about shape.

2. Just kinda draw out the silhouette.

3. This silhouette illustrates total absence of any physical activity.

4. Too many overlaps can compromise the silhouette.