[
US
/ˈkɑnˌtʊɹ/
]
[ UK /kˈɒntɔː/ ]
[ UK /kˈɒntɔː/ ]
VERB
- form the contours of
NOUN
- a line drawn on a map connecting points of equal height
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any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
he could barely make out their shapes -
a feature (or the order or arrangement of features) of anything having a complex structure
it defines a major contour of this administration
the contours of the melody
How To Use contour In A Sentence
- Consequently, FDPB calculations predict that the positive equipotential contour of membrane-adsorbed Lys - 13 is significantly larger than that of membrane-adsorbed FA-MARCKS, which consists of 25 amino acid residues.
- The contours show combinations of mimic phenotypes that are attacked by predators with equal probability.
- More impressive still is his quicksilver dexterity in following the ever-changing contours of Sibelius' form.
- Five minutes down the tarmac and we take an open and contouring track south-east.
- The machine contour is artistic, Microcomputer ( PLC ) programmable control, Photoelectricity sensing.
- The BMW M6 has deeper front valance with air intakes for the engine and brakes, more contoured sills and rear valance that includes a diffuser to increase aerodynamic efficiency.
- This figure was used to convert subsequent contour measurements from nanometers to kilobases.
- The width of a molecule at a given point along the contour length is the diameter of the horizontal axis of the elliptical cross section at that point.
- As you can see, I started with the outer contour line, which I inked slightly heavier to help the figure pop off the background (well, the eventual background in PS). Process junkies, prepare to be overstimulated | Robot 6 @ Comic Book Resources – Covering Comic Book News and Entertainment
- This figure was used to convert subsequent contour measurements from nanometers to kilobases.