contour

/kˈɑntˌʊɹ/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. a line drawn on a map connecting points of equal height
2. any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
   “he could barely make out their shapes”
3. a feature (or the order or arrangement of features) of anything having a complex structure
   “the contours of the melody”

verb

1. form the contours of

Synonyms for contour

• contour line
• shape
• form
• configuration
• conformation

Words that rhyme with contour

• mature
• obscure
• secure
• sure
• endure
• pure
• assure
• cure
• immature
• moor
• insure
• lure
• tour
• impure
• miniature
• premature
• reinsure
• allure
• detour
• ensure
• manure
• procure
• reassure
• unsure
• boor
• brochure
• couture
• demure
• epicure
• inure