Contouring
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Contouring is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of contour.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of contour.
More Meanings
- the construction of contour lines through a matrix of points each having a known value of some variable
- a technique in makeup using blush and bronzing powder to define contours on the face
- the building up of muscles with exercise
- walking along contour lines, usually to save energy or simplify navigation
Example Sentences
Contouring is not our thing because the main beauty philosophy in France is to accept who you are.
If you are going to be walking in mountainous or rough terrain it is often a good idea to plan a route following contour lines. This is called ‘contouring’.
Word Forms
- contourings
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include configuration, form, shape, contourlet, isocontour, contorno.
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