Contour vs Shape - What's the Difference?
Definition as Noun
- a feature (or the order or arrangement of features) of anything having a complex structure
- a line drawn on a map connecting points of equal height
- any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
Definition as Noun
- the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape')
- a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept
- any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
- the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance
- the visual appearance of something or someone
- a perceptual structure
- alternative names for the body of a human being
- the supreme headquarters that advises NATO on military matters and oversees all aspects of the Allied Command Europe
Definition as Verb
- shape or influence; give direction to
- make something, usually for a specific function
- give shape or form to
Synonyms
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human body, physical body, material body, soma, build, figure, physique, anatomy, bod, chassis, frame, form, flesh
Examples
- "the contours of the melody"; "it defines a major contour of this administration"
- "he could barely make out their shapes"
- "a circle was the embodiment of his concept of life"
- "he could barely make out their shapes"
- "geometry is the mathematical science of shape"
- "the delicate cast of his features"
- "the composition presents problems for students of musical form"; "a visual pattern must include not only objects but the spaces between them"
- "Leonardo studied the human body"; "he has a strong physique"; "the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak"
- "experience often determines ability"; "mold public opinion"
- "She molded the rice balls carefully"; "Form cylinders from the dough"; "shape a figure"; "Work the metal into a sword"
- "shape the dough"; "form the young child's character"