Contour (noun)
An outline, boundary or border, usually of curved shape.
“the low drag contour of a modern automobile”
Contour (noun)
A line on a map or chart delineating those points which have the same altitude or other plotted quantity: a contour line or isopleth.
Contour (noun)
a speech sound which behaves as a single segment, but which makes an internal transition from one quality, place, or manner to another.
Contour (verb)
To form a more or less curved boundary or border upon.
Contour (verb)
To mark with contour lines.
Outline (noun)
A line marking the boundary of an object figure.
Outline (noun)
The outer shape of an object or figure.
Outline (noun)
A sketch or drawing in which objects are delineated in contours without shading.
Outline (noun)
A general description of some subject.
Outline (noun)
A summarizing the important points of a text.
Outline (noun)
A preliminary plan for a project.
“the outline of a speech”
Outline (noun)
A prose telling of a story intended to be turned into a screenplay; generally longer and more detailed than a treatment.
Outline (noun)
A setline or trotline.
Outline (verb)
To draw an outline of.
Outline (verb)
To summarize.
“Wikipedia items featuring books usually outline them after giving their background.”