contouring

• اسم يشير إلى تقنية في المكياج تُبرز ملامح الوجه وتُعدّل شكله باستخدام الظل والضوء، أو تقنية مشابهة في الفن والتصميم لإبراز الخطوط وتحديد الأشكال.

A noun referring to the technique of applying makeup to define, enhance, and reshape the structure of the face, or a similar technique in art and design.

غير معدود

1. Makeup techniqueB2informal

   A cosmetic technique using makeup to define, enhance, and sculpt the structure of the face.

   كَنْتَوْرِينْغ

   • She learned contouring from a professional makeup artist.
   • Contouring can make your cheekbones appear more prominent.
   • He uses contouring to create a more defined jawline.

2. Art techniqueB2formalart

   A method in drawing or painting where lines are used to define the edges and shapes of an object.

   تقنية تحديد المحيط

   • The artist practiced contouring to improve her sketches.
   • Contouring helps create a sense of depth in a drawing.
   • He used cross-hatching and contouring to shade the figure.

   المرادفاتdelineationline drawing

• فعل يُستخدم لوصف عملية إعطاء شكل أو رسم خطوط خارجية أو تتبع محيط سطح أو شكل ما.

A verb used to describe the act of shaping, outlining, or following the outline of a surface or form.

1. B2formal

   To shape or mold something to follow a particular outline or curve.

   إعطاء شكل

   • The sculptor contoured the clay to form a human face.
   • The dress is designed to contour the body's natural curves.
   • The architect contoured the building to fit the landscape.

   المرادفاتbendcurvefashionformmoldsculptshape

2. Apply makeupB2informal

   To use makeup to define or enhance the shape of facial features.

   تحديد ملامح الوجه

   • She contoured her cheekbones with a darker powder.
   • He learned how to contour his nose for a more defined look.
   • The makeup artist contoured the model's jawline.

   المرادفاتdefinesculptshade