CONTOUR LINE Definition & Meaning

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contour line

noun

a line joining points of equal elevation on a surface.
the representation of such a line on a map.
Mathematics. a line parallel to a trace. Compare trace ¹( def 11 ).

contour line

noun

a line on a map or chart joining points of equal height or depth Often shortened tocontour

contour line

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A line on a map joining points of equal elevation above a given level, usually mean sea level.
◆ The change in elevation between one contour line and the next is the contour interval.

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of contour line¹

First recorded in 1835–45

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Without a contour line out of place and a perfected walk in stilettos, she wooed the judges with her bold, glitzy and saucy looks.

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Had they studied a topographic map before buying this home, they could have seen from the contour lines how much land above them collected water, then funneled it to their lot.

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It arcs along a contour line 2 feet below the typical low tide.

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The rising contour line of the snow pile in the foreground continues into the background hill, which itself merges with the receding roof line of the tallest building.

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“It’s using the rainwater,” he explained, “using the contour lines, using your environment and nature to grow food.”

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