contour line
n.
A line on a map that joins points of equal elevation.
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contour line
n
(Physical Geography) a line on a map or chart joining points of equal height or depth. Often shortened to: contour
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con′tour line`
n.
a line representing the locus of points at the same elevation on a topographic surface.
[1835–45]
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con·tour line
(kŏn′to͝or′) A line on a map joining points of the same elevation.
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contour line
A line on a map or chart connecting points of equal elevation.
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.
contour line
A line on a map that connects points of equal height.
Dictionary of Unfamiliar Words by Diagram Group Copyright © 2008 by Diagram Visual Information Limited
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
| Noun | 1. |  contour line - a line drawn on a map connecting points of equal heightisometric, isometric line - a line connecting isometric points thalweg - a line following the lowest points of a valley |
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