Contours Synonyms

The outline of a figure, body, or mass.
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. form
A line that represents such an outline.
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. outlines
Synonyms:
(Verb)
  1. carves
  2. molds

Words Related to Contours

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Contours Sentence Examples

  • The hills are shown by contours at intervals of 10 or loo ft.

  • Their present contours are wholly the result of wind action.

  • The Mississippi river is skirted throughout the length of the state by contours of 400 to 600 ft.

  • At the same time it cannot be denied that these maps, unless the contours are inserted at short intervals, lack graphic expression.

  • The hachured hills are based upon contours, and are of admirable commensurability.

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