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- pronunciation:
- kan
tur
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
the outline of a surface, form, or figure; shape.
A plane's wing has a curved contour to give it lifting power.- similar words:
- form, lay, line, mold, outline, shape
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definition 2: |
a line representing such an outline.
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definition 3: |
(often pl.) a surface, esp. of a multicurved form.
the contours of the land |
related words: |
hang |
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
contours, contouring, contoured |
definition 1: |
to shape the outline or surface form of.
The designers contoured the body of the car to be reminiscent of an airplane. |
definition 2: |
to design or shape (a road or the like) to conform to the contours of the land.
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part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
of plowing, following the contour lines of the land, to reduce soil erosion.
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definition 2: |
conforming to the contour of some form.
a contour seat in a car |
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