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| aerodynamic |
of a contour or surface, offering the minimum of resistance when moving through air. [1/2 definitions] |
| contour |
of plowing, following the contour lines of the land, to reduce soil erosion. [2/7 definitions] |
| contour map |
a map that shows elevation and land configuration with contour lines. |
| free-form |
having an irregular, often curvilinear contour or shape, esp. in graphic design or abstract art. [1/2 definitions] |
| hatching |
the drawing or engraving of fine lines close together, used in shading or contour modeling. [1/2 definitions] |
| jawline |
the line or contour formed by the lower edge of the jawbone and chin. |
| line1 |
(pl.) shape or contour, as of a building, sculpture, or the like. [1/21 definitions] |
| recontour |
combined form of contour. |
| soil conservation |
a method, such as crop rotation or contour farming, to protect fertile topsoil from erosion or other damage. |
| streamlined |
of a contour or surface, designed to offer minimum resistance when moving through air or water. [1/2 definitions] |
| sweep |
a continuous or curving line, motion, or contour. [1/16 definitions] |
| sweeping |
curving in motion or contour. [1/5 definitions] |
| tone language |
a language, such as Chinese, Swedish, or Bantu, in which the pitch or tone contour of a word helps to distinguish its meaning from that of another word that otherwise sounds like it; tonal language. |
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