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contour

ˈkɒntʊə

noun

kontur

ˈkɔntur· rzeczownik
Also
obrys(m)kształt(m)
Definition

An outline, especially one representing or bounding the shape or form of something.

Examples
The artist sketched the contours of the landscape.
Artysta naszkicował kontury krajobrazu.
She admired the smooth contours of the vase.
Podziwiała gładkie kształty wazy.
Synonyms
outlineshapeprofile
Collocations
facial contoursbody contourscontour lines

verb

konturować

kɔntuˈrɔvat͡ɕ· czasownik
Also
obrysowywaćmodelować
Definition

To form or draw the outline of something; or to shape something to fit a particular form.

Examples
The road contours the edge of the mountain.
Droga konturuje krawędź góry.
She contoured her face with makeup.
Wymodelowała swoją twarz makijażem.
Synonyms
outlineshapemold
Collocations
contour the facecontour the landcontour map
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