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contour [ˈkɒntʊəʳ, Am ˈkɑ:ntʊr] N

1. contour (outline):

contour
kontur m
contour of a coast
linia f brzegowa

2. contour (shape):

contour
kształt m

3. contour → contour line

See also contour line

contour line N GEO

contour line
poziomica f
pressure contour METEO
izobara f

contour line N GEO

contour line
poziomica f

contour map N

contour map
mapa f konturowa

Usage examples with contour

contour of a coast
linia f brzegowa

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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This valve often becomes deformed to fit the contours of the rock.
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I like this idea of mapping of the body, not necessarily areas to be cut away, but like geographical contours on a map.
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A plane milling cutter can produce surfaces similar to a planer but can make varying contours across the material.
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Both dialects are tonal languages with the tone contours of.
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The basket expands, capturing the contours of the heart chambers and creating a panoramic map of the electrical heart activity.
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The first step in therapy is practice drills which consist of repeating phrases using different prosodic contours, such as pitch, timing, and intonation.
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Under the influence of estrogen, fat is deposited beneath the skin and overall facial and body contours become softer.
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Contours are in black and the sea is in shades varying from greyish green to a richer blue.
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Then, the contours were redrawn with a brush, using a glossy clay slip.
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Those bands following the less commercial contours of the scene were increasingly referred to by the label indie.
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