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Definition of: contour
(kon′tr) noun
The line bounding a figure or body; outline.
—v.t.
1. To make or draw in outline or contour; make contour lines on or determine the contour lines of.
2. To carry, as a road, around the contour of a ridge or hill. [<F <Ital. contorno <contornare <LL com- together + tornare round off, make round]
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