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contour line N, contour

contour line

(地图上的)等高线 děnggāoxiàn

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The canal runs over a contour line of 73m and is very popular with cyclists and dogwalkers. en.wikipedia.org

In cartography, a contour line (often just called a contour) joins points of equal elevation (height) above a given level, such as mean sea level. en.wikipedia.org

A level set is a generalization of a contour line for functions of any number of variables. en.wikipedia.org

Unfortunately a contour line runs over the letter "r" so that it looks like a "p". en.wikipedia.org

Its exact summit elevation has not been officially determined, but the highest contour line on the mountain is 3520 ft. en.wikipedia.org

Its exact height has not been determined, but the highest contour line on topographic maps, 3720 ft, is usually given as its elevation. en.wikipedia.org

From the ridgeline the boundaries extend down to the 400ft m contour line at the eastern base of the hillside. en.wikipedia.org

Of course, these hills are much lower and do not reach the 200-metre contour line. en.wikipedia.org

Rain water in these furrows will thus flow sideways along the falling contour line. en.wikipedia.org

He also used contour line drawings to vividly depict events, display emotions, and illustrate the story for the reader. en.wikipedia.org

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