contour

A noun referring to the outline or shape of something, especially the curved shape of a surface or the outline of a figure or object.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее очертание или форму чего-либо, особенно изогнутую форму поверхности или контур фигуры или объекта.esSustantivo que designa la línea o delimitación que define la forma de una figura u objeto, especialmente su contorno exterior o perfil, incluyendo el trazado de superficies curvas.frNom désignant la ligne qui délimite la forme extérieure d'une chose, en particulier le tracé d'une surface courbe ou le profil d'une figure ou d'un objet.deSubstantiv, das die Umrisslinie oder Form von etwas bezeichnet, besonders die gekrümmte Form einer Oberfläche oder die Umrisslinie einer Figur oder eines Objekts.ptSubstantivo que designa o contorno ou a forma de algo, especialmente a linha curva que delimita uma superfície, uma figura ou um objeto.zh名词，指某物的外形或轮廓，尤指物体、人体或地形的边缘线条与弯曲形态。arاسم يشير إلى الخط الخارجي أو الشكل المحيط بجسم ما، وخاصة الشكل المنحني لسطح أو حدود Figure أو كائن.

1. Outline or shape B2 formal

   The outline of a figure, body, or mass, especially as seen from a particular angle.

   • The artist carefully drew the contour of the model's face.
   • The map shows the contour of the mountain range.
   • She traced the contour of the vase with her finger.

   ruКонтурescontornofrContour (forme extérieure)deUmrissptContornozh轮廓arمُحَدَّب

   Synonymes: figureformlineoutlineprofileshapesilhouette

2. Topographic line B2 formal scientific

   A line on a map connecting points of equal elevation, used to represent the shape of the land.

   • The contour lines on the map indicate steep slopes.
   • Hikers use contour maps to navigate the terrain.
   • The contour interval on this map is 20 meters.

   ruГоризонтальescurva de nivelfrcourbe de niveaudeHöhenlinieptCurva de nívelzh等高线arخط الكنتور

   Synonymes: contour lineisarithmisopleth

3. General shape or structure C1 formal

   The general form or structure of something, often used in a metaphorical sense.

   • The contours of the debate are becoming clearer.
   • We need to understand the contours of the problem.
   • The book outlines the contours of modern philosophy.

   ruОчертаниеesContorno general o estructurafrForme générale ou structuredeUmrissptContornozh轮廓arالشكل العام

   Synonymes: configurationformoutlineprofileshapesilhouette

• contours plural form
• contours' possessive plural form
• contour's possessive singular form

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

ruГлагол, используемый для описания действия по приданию формы, очерчиванию или следованию контуру поверхности или формы.esVerbo que describe la acción de dar forma, delinear o seguir el contorno de una superficie o forma, como en el dibujo, la escultura o la cosmética.frVerbe décrivant l'action de donner une forme, de tracer ou de suivre le contour d'une surface ou d'une forme.deVerb, das beschreibt, dass etwas eine bestimmte Form erhält, eine Kontur umrissen oder einer vorhandenen Oberfläche bzw. Form gefolgt wird.ptVerbo usado para descrever a ação de dar forma, delinear ou seguir o contorno de uma superfície ou forma.zh动词，指勾勒、描画物体的轮廓或外形，或沿着某物的轮廓走、顺应其外形进行塑造。arفعل يُستخدم لوصف عملية إعطاء شكل أو رسم خطوط خارجية أو تتبع محيط سطح أو شكل ما.

1. Shape or mold B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПридавать формуescontornear, moldear siguiendo un contornofrépouser un contourdeForm gebenptMoldar conforme o contornozh使成形arإعطاء شكل

   Synonymes: bendcurvefashionformmoldsculptshape

2. Apply makeup B2 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruКонтурироватьesContornear el rostrofrsculpter (les traits)deKonturierenptContornarzh修容arتحديد ملامح الوجه

   Synonymes: definesculptshade

• contoured past participle
• contoured past simple
• contouring present participle
• contours third person singular