contour line

contour line

n.

A line on a map that joins points of equal elevation.

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contour line

n

(Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) a line on a map or chart joining points of equal height or depth Often shortened to contour

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contour line  (kntr) 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.

contour line Closely spaced contour lines on the right indicate a steeper grade than the more loosely spaced lines on the left.

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A line on a map or chart connecting points of equal elevation.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

contour line - a line drawn on a map connecting points of equal height contour isometric, isometric line - a line connecting isometric points thalweg - a line following the lowest points of a valley