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Definition of contouring - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
cosmeticsa makeup method using shading to shape the face
- Contouring can make cheekbones look more defined.
2.
mappingTECH. the process of drawing lines showing equal values on a mapTECH.
- Contouring helps geologists understand the shape of the land.
3.
fitnessthe act of developing muscle shape through exercise
- Weightlifting is effective for body contouring.
4.
hikingTECH. the practice of walking along lines of equal heightTECH.
- Contouring is useful when hiking across steep hillsides.
Adjective
beautyrelated to shaping or defining outlines
- The contouring makeup enhanced her cheekbones.
Expressions with contouring
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cosmetic or medical procedures that change body shape or outline
She considered body contouring after losing a large amount of weight.
Origin of contouring
French, contour (outline)
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technology
shaped wood piece for leveling or contouring
Examples of contouring in a sentence
For the photo shoot, the makeup artist adjusted the contouring under his cheekbones. In the lab, students practiced contouring to plot elevations from survey points. Contouring on the flood map shows areas of equal water depth. Her contouring routine focuses on slow reps and strict form. The trainer added contouring drills to improve definition in the shoulders. We saved energy by contouring instead of climbing straight up the ridge.
On the map, contouring around the valley kept us out of loose scree. The contouring lines of the dress flattered her figure. He admired the contouring shadows on the sculpture.
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- French:contouring, sculptant, ...
- German:Contouring, konturierend, ...
- Italian:contouring, modellante, ...
- Spanish:contouring, de contorno, ...
- Portuguese:contorno, de contorno, ...
- Chinese:修容, 修容的, ...
- Japanese:コントゥアリング, コントゥアリングの, ...
- Arabic:نَحْت الْوَجْهِ, مُحَدَّد, ...
- Hebrew:קוֹנְטוּרִינְג, קוֹנְטוּרִי, ...
- Russian:контуринг, контурный, ...
- Ukrainian:контуринг, контурний, ...
- Hindi:कॉनटूरिंग, आकृति निर्धारण, ...
Definition of contour - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
shapeoutline or shape of something
- The artist captured the contour of her face perfectly..
2.
mappingTECH. line on a map showing equal heightTECH.
- The contour lines indicated the steepness of the hill.
3.
musicTECH. pattern of rising and falling in musicTECH.
- The melody followed a gentle contour.
Verb
1.
geometrycreate a curved boundary or border
- The artist contoured the edges of the sculpture.
2.
geographyTECH. mark with lines showing elevationTECH.
- The cartographer contoured the map for better clarity.
3.
beautyTECH. apply makeup to define facial featuresTECH.
- She contoured her cheeks for a sharper look.
4.
constructionTECH. construct to follow the land's outlineTECH.
- The road was contoured to the hillside.
Expressions with contour
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sheet with elastic edges for mattresses
I bought a new contour sheet for my bed.
makeup product or technique used to define the outline of lips
She used a darker lip contour to make her mouth look fuller.
map showing lines for areas of equal height
The contour map shows the mountain's shape clearly.
ploughing along land contours to prevent erosion
Farmers use contour ploughing to protect their fields from erosion.
vertical distance between adjacent contour lines
A smaller contour interval shows more detailed elevation changes.
line joining points of equal height or depth
Contour lines indicate the depth of the ocean floor.
rise and fall pattern of voice pitch
The pitch contour of her speech was very expressive.
feather covering a bird's body shaping its form
Contour feathers give the bird its sleek appearance.
flying close to the ground following terrain contours
Contour flying requires skill and precision from the pilot.
Origin of contour
French, contourner (to go around)
Examples of contour in a sentence
She traced the contour of the sculpture with her finger. Hikers followed the contour to navigate the mountain. The map's contour helped in planning the route. The song's contour was complex and intriguing. Composers often experiment with the contour of their pieces. She contoured the garden path with stones.
The designer contoured the dress to fit perfectly. The artist contoured the landscape to highlight the hills. Engineers contoured the land to prevent flooding. She expertly contoured her nose for the photoshoot. He contoured his jawline for a more defined look. They contoured the garden to fit the slope. The architect contoured the building to the landscape.
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- French:contour, façonner, ...
- German:Kontur, konturieren, ...
- Italian:contorno, contornare, ...
- Spanish:contorno, contornear, ...
- Portuguese:contorno, contornar, ...
- Chinese:外形, 勾勒, ...
- Japanese:輪郭, 輪郭づける, ...
- Arabic:محيط, حَدَّدَ, ...
- Hebrew:קַו מִתְאָר, לְהַקִּיף בְּקוֹ מִתְאַר, ...
- Russian:контур, обводить, ...
- Ukrainian:обрис, окреслювати, ...
- Hindi:आकृति, घुमावदार बनाना, ...
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