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contour
UK
/ˈkɒntʊə/
US
/ˈkɑnˌtʊr/
contours
pl
UK
/ˈkɒntʊə/
US
/ˈkɑnˌtʊr/
Translations
The artist sketched the contour of the landscape before adding details.
Художник набросал контур пейзажа, прежде чем добавлять детали.
The mountain's silhouette was just a dark contour against the evening sky.
Силуэт горы был просто темным очертанием на фоне вечернего неба.
Additional translations
Definitions
The artist carefully traced the contour of the model's face.
The hiker followed the contour lines on the map to navigate the mountainous terrain.
The contour of the landscape was defined by rolling hills and deep valleys.
contoured
Past Simple
contoured
Past Participle
contouring
Gerund
UK
/ˈkɒn.tʊə/
US
/ˈkɑːn.tʊr/
Translations
She learned how to contour her face to enhance her features.
Она научилась контурировать лицо, чтобы подчеркнуть свои черты.
Additional translations
Definitions
The artist contoured the clay to form a delicate vase.
The cartographer contoured the map to show the elevation changes in the terrain.
She contoured her cheekbones to give her face a more defined look.
UK
/ˈkɒn.tʊə/
US
/ˈkɑːn.tʊr/
Used attributively (contour map, contour pillow) and adjectivally in phrases like 'a contour gauge'.
Definitions
She bought a contour pillow that supports the natural curve of her neck.
Contour plowing helps to conserve water and prevent erosion on hillsides.