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What is the noun for contour?

What's the noun for contour? Here's the word you're looking for.

contour
  1. An outline, boundary or border, usually of curved shape.
  2. A line on a map or chart delineating those points which have the same altitude or other plotted quantity: a contour line or isopleth.
  3. (linguistics) a speech sound which behaves as a single segment, but which makes an internal transition from one quality, place, or manner to another.
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  5. Examples:
    1. “A square frame encloses the inscription, forming the main block's quadrangular contour.”
      “By this time, the practice of using a contour map of India to deify Bharat Mata had already gained popularity.”
      “Instead, look for garments with a bit of contour to add volume to your midsection.”
contouring
  1. the construction of contour lines through a matrix of points each having a known value of some variable
  2. a technique in makeup using blush and bronzing powder to define contours on the face
  3. the building up of muscles with exercise
contourlet
  1. Any of a group of closely-spaced contours used in image processing.
contourlets
  1. plural of contourlet
contours
  1. plural of contour
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  3. Examples:
    1. “These are shaped to the desired contours and are usually made of hardened tool steel ground and lapped to a mirror finish.”
      “A tall headdress of purple-and-gold kitenge cloth hid the contours of her hair and head.”
      “Stepping inside he tried to see any lines any contours that could tell him it was a safe room.”
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