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contouring

UK
/ˈkɒn.tʊə.rɪŋ/
US
/ˈkɑːn.tʊr.ɪŋ/

Translations

contouringnoun
contourings
pl
contouringEmploi courant en cosmétique.
She used contouring to accentuate her cheekbones and jawline.
Elle a utilisé le contouring pour accentuer ses pommettes et sa mâchoire.
contourPour l’aspect général, l’outline ou la configuration extérieure.
The contouring of the landscape was highlighted by the setting sun.
Le contour du paysage était mis en valeur par le soleil couchant.
profilagePour l’action de donner une forme suivant un contour ou une courbure.
The contouring of the car seats makes long journeys more comfortable.
Le profilage des sièges de la voiture rend les longs trajets plus confortables.
Synonyms
profile
outline
shaping
form
silhouette
contouringadjective
more contouring
Comp.
most contouring
Super.
UK
/ˈkɒn.tʊə.rɪŋ/
US
/ˈkɑn.tʊr.ɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe products or actions related to forming or emphasizing contours.
sculptantSurtout en cosmétique, pour définir ou accentuer les contours du visage.
She bought a contouring palette to achieve a more sculpted look.
Elle a acheté une palette sculptante pour obtenir un look plus sculpté.
Synonyms
outlining
defining
profiling
accentuating
emphasizing
sculptural
shaping
sculpting
modeling
molding
contourverb

contouring

Gerund

contoured
Past Simple
contoured
Past Participle
contouring
Gerund
UK
/ˈkɒn.tʊə/
US
/ˈkɑːn.tʊr/
contourerUsage courant, notamment en cosmétique et en dessin.
She contoured her cheekbones to give her face a more defined look.
Elle a contouré ses pommettes pour donner à son visage un aspect plus dessiné.
Additional translations
tracerDomaine cartographique.
modelerSens général pour donner une forme ou un relief.
Synonyms
form
shape
define
sculpt
outline

Definitions

contouringnoun
The outline or surface configuration of a body or figure, especially of a curving or irregular form.
The contouring of the landscape was highlighted by the setting sun.
A technique in makeup used to define and enhance the structure of the face by using cosmetics to create shadows and highlights.
She used contouring to accentuate her cheekbones and jawline.
The act or process of shaping something so that it follows a particular outline or curvature.
The contouring of the car seats makes long journeys more comfortable.
contouringadjective
Relating to or used for defining or enhancing contours, especially of the face.
She bought a contouring palette to achieve a more sculpted look.
contourverb
To shape or mold the outline or surface of something.
The artist contoured the clay to form a delicate vase.
To mark or outline the contour of something, especially on a map.
The cartographer contoured the map to show the elevation changes in the terrain.
To apply makeup to the face in a way that enhances or alters the natural shape.
She contoured her cheekbones to give her face a more defined look.
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