Contour word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "contour" word

[noun] any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline); "he could barely make out their shapes through the smoke"
[noun] a line drawn on a map connecting points of equal height
[verb] form the contours of

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\Con*tour"\, n. [F. contour, fr. contourner to mark the outlines; con- + tourner to turn. See {Turn}.] 1. The outline of a figure or body, or the line or lines representing such an outline; the line that bounds; periphery. Titian's coloring and contours. --A. Drummond. 2. (Mil.) The outline of a horizontal section of the ground, or of works of fortification. {Contour feathers} (Zo["o]l.), those feathers that form the general covering of a bird. {Contour of ground} (Surv.), the outline of the surface of ground with respect to its undulation, etc. {Contour line} (Topographical Suv.), the line in which a horizontal plane intersects a portion of ground, or the corresponding line in a map or chart.

Synonyms for contour

configuration, conformation, contour line, form, shape

Related terms: broad lines, configuration, delineate, delineation, features, figuration, figure, framework, galbe, gestalt, limn, line, lineaments, lineation, lines, main features, outline, profile, relief, shapes, silhouette, skeleton, tournure

The fun area, different aproach to word »contour«

Let's analyse "contour" as pure text. This string has Seven letters in Two syllables and Three vowels. 42.9% of vowels is 4.3% more then average English word. Written in backwards: RUOTNOC. Average typing speed for these characters is 1750 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: -.-. --- -. - --- ..- .-.

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: contour: 6 + 6 + 3 = 15, reduced: 6 . and the final result is Six.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: contour: 3 + 6 + 5 + 2 + 6 + 3 + 9 = 34, reduced: 7, and the final result is Seven.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
C (1)	3	Empress	Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
N (1)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
O (2)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
T (1)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful
U (1)	21	World	Gifted, Generous, Bountiful

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