Contour is valid Scrabble Word

Definitions for CONTOUR in dictionary:

VERB:
• to make the outline of
• mould into a specific shape, especially one designed to fit into something else
• shade (an area or areas of the face) with make-up, typically foundation or bronzer, in such a way as to accentuate or enhance the facial shape or structure
• mark (a map or diagram) with contour lines
• (of a road or railway) follow the outline of (a topographical feature), especially along a contour line
• form the contours of
• shape so as to form or follow the contour of something
NOUN:
• an outline representing or bounding the shape or form of something
• an outline of a natural feature such as a hill
• a line joining points on a diagram at which some property has the same value
• a way in which something varies, especially the pitch of music or the pattern of tones in an utterance.
• The outline of a figure or body, or the line or lines representing such an outline; the line that bounds; periphery.
• The outline of a horizontal section of the ground, or of works of fortification.
• a line drawn on a map connecting points of equal height
• any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
• a feature (or the order or arrangement of features) of anything having a complex structure
• outline

Words related to CONTOUR

contoured12 contouring13 contours10 outline7

Words that contain CONTOUR

contours10 contoured12 recontour11 contouring13 recontours12 recontoured14 recontouring15

How to use CONTOUR in a sentence

• As we took our places, I could see something of the disposition of our force and the contour of the ground.
• The people living within almost sight of the Grand Canon vary as much in habits and physique as does the scenery and general contour of the canon vary in appearance.
• It has already been explained that from any contour to the next one above it the ground rises a fixed number of feet, according to the vertical interval of that map.
• Just as the high-tide line round the continents of North and South America runs a long and tortuous course, but finally closes back on itself, so will every contour do likewise.
• As he knocked the ashes from his cigar, Wolfe caught with a quick pleasure the contour of the white hand, the blood-glow of a red ring he wore.
• The os pedis becomes deformed, loses its circular shape, and gradually becomes more or less oval in contour.
• This, of course, entirely alters the contour of the horny box.
• It had equally preserved the contour of the everlasting mountains and the passing smoke of a bandit-fire.
• Following the contour of the beach, runs a fairly broad road, and facing this original thoroughfare and the sea are the principal shops of the traders and a few residences.
• On the contrary, the whole countenance had somewhat of a placid look, and the general contour was unquestionably that of affection and benevolence.
• After I had sufficiently admired the contour of the head, and the other striking features of the paper counterfeit, Mr.
• The Dead Sea is of an oblong form, and would be of a very regular contour, were it not for a remarkable projection from its eastern shore near its southern extremity.
• I merely was attaining to a pleasant, a becoming and a dignified fullness of contour as I neared my thirtieth birthday.
• But for all that stands within the contour, for the suggestion of interior forms and the illusion of solidity, it depends on means of the utmost subtlety.
• Even through the gathering twilight she recognized the contour of the soft hills encircling it, and the way the meadows sloped to its edge.
• Soon he came often alone, learned every stick and stone and contour, effect of light and streak of gloom.
• The contour was such as Rubens delighted to place on canvas, and that Michael Angelo loved to carve from the snowy marble.
• Gauze bandages are preferable to heavier bandages of cotton fabric because they are somewhat more elastic and yield to the irregular contour of the parts to a better advantage.
• Once the contour of a print is visible, the brush strokes should conform to the direction of the ridges.
• One inch on the map is equal to 1 mile on the ground, contour intervals of 60 feet.
• A large chart has just been published, with contour lines of the various banks, to illustrate a treatise on the subject.
• From the temples to the round point of her chin the contour of her face described a perfect oval.
• A landscape of sky, sea, plain, and mountains, great masses majestically grouped, grand in contour! Yet to call it sublime does not render the impression it makes upon the soul.
• This allowed us to observe its contour, which was remarkable.
• Your father tells me he has the surveys and contour maps all ready.
• If ever he praised a limb, a tint, a contour, it was solely from the artistic point of view.
• The unfortunate deformity of his leg was forgotten, in viewing the noble contour of his head and face.

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