A line marking and shaping the outer form of an object

• silhouette

  1. A drawing consisting of the outline of something, especially a human profile, filled in with a solid color.
  2. An outline that appears dark against a light background.
  3. To cause to be seen as a silhouette; outline:

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  1. A drawing consisting of the outline of something, especially a human profile, filled in with a solid color.
  2. An outline that appears dark against a light background.
  3. To cause to be seen as a silhouette; outline:

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• profile

  1. A side view of an object or structure, especially of the human head.
  2. A representation of an object or structure seen from the side.
  3. An outline of an object.

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  1. A side view of an object or structure, especially of the human head.
  2. A representation of an object or structure seen from the side.
  3. An outline of an object.

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• outline

  1. A line indicating the outer contours or boundaries of an object or figure:
  2. A style of drawing in which objects are delineated in contours without shading.
  3. A sketch done in this style.

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  1. A line indicating the outer contours or boundaries of an object or figure:
  2. A style of drawing in which objects are delineated in contours without shading.
  3. A sketch done in this style.

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• contour

  1. The outline of a figure, body, or mass.
  2. A line that represents such an outline.
  3. A contour line.

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  1. The outline of a figure, body, or mass.
  2. A line that represents such an outline.
  3. A contour line.

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The act or process of describing in lifelike imagery

• representation

  1. The act of representing or the state of being represented.
  2. An image or likeness of something.
  3. An account or statement, as of facts, allegations, or arguments.

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  1. The act of representing or the state of being represented.
  2. An image or likeness of something.
  3. An account or statement, as of facts, allegations, or arguments.

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• portrayal

  1. The act or process of portraying someone or something:
  2. A representation or description:

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  1. The act or process of portraying someone or something:
  2. A representation or description:

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• expression

  1. The act of expressing, conveying, or representing in words, art, music, or movement; a manifestation:
  2. Something that expresses or communicates:
  3. A symbol or combination of symbols that represents a quantity or a relationship between quantities.

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  1. The act of expressing, conveying, or representing in words, art, music, or movement; a manifestation:
  2. Something that expresses or communicates:
  3. A symbol or combination of symbols that represents a quantity or a relationship between quantities.

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• description

  1. The act, process, or technique of describing.
  2. A statement or an account describing something:
  3. A pictorial representation:

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  1. The act, process, or technique of describing.
  2. A statement or an account describing something:
  3. A pictorial representation:

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• depiction

  1. a lifelike image of something, either verbal or visual
  2. a drawing or painting

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  1. a lifelike image of something, either verbal or visual
  2. a drawing or painting

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Drawing

• picture

  1. A visual representation or image painted, drawn, photographed, or otherwise rendered on a flat surface.
  2. A visible image, especially one on a flat surface or screen:
  3. A vivid or realistic verbal description:

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  1. A visual representation or image painted, drawn, photographed, or otherwise rendered on a flat surface.
  2. A visible image, especially one on a flat surface or screen:
  3. A vivid or realistic verbal description:

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• portrait

  1. A likeness of a person, especially one showing the face, that is created by a painter or photographer, for example.
  2. A verbal representation or description, especially of a person.
  3. A dramatic representation of a character:

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  1. A likeness of a person, especially one showing the face, that is created by a painter or photographer, for example.
  2. A verbal representation or description, especially of a person.
  3. A dramatic representation of a character:

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• sketch

  1. A hasty or undetailed drawing or painting often made as a preliminary study.
  2. A brief general account or presentation; an outline.
  3. A brief, light, or informal literary composition, such as an essay or a short story.

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  1. A hasty or undetailed drawing or painting often made as a preliminary study.
  2. A brief general account or presentation; an outline.
  3. A brief, light, or informal literary composition, such as an essay or a short story.

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A description

• rendition

  1. The act of rendering:
  2. An interpretation or performance of a musical score or a dramatic piece.
  3. A translation from one language to another.

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  1. The act of rendering:
  2. An interpretation or performance of a musical score or a dramatic piece.
  3. A translation from one language to another.

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• depiction

  1. a lifelike image of something, either verbal or visual
  2. a drawing or painting

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  1. a lifelike image of something, either verbal or visual
  2. a drawing or painting

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• account

  1. A narrative or record of events.
  2. A reason given for a particular action or event:
  3. A report relating to one's conduct:

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  1. A narrative or record of events.
  2. A reason given for a particular action or event:
  3. A report relating to one's conduct:

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