contour

  1. Noun.  An outline, boundary or border, usually of curved shape.
  2. 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.
  3. Noun.  (linguistics) a speech sound which behaves as a single segment, but which makes an internal transition from one quality, place, or manner to another.

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