contour line map
1Contour line — This article is about lines of equal value in maps and diagrams. For more meanings of the word contour , see Contour (disambiguation). The bottom part of the diagram shows some contour lines with a straight line running through the location of… …
2Contour line — Contour Con*tour , n. [F. contour, fr. contourner to mark the outlines; con + tourner to turn. See {Turn}.] 1. The outline of a figure or body, or the line or lines representing such an outline; the line that bounds; periphery. [1913 Webster]… …
3contour line — n. a line on a map or chart connecting all points of the same elevation (or depth) in a particular area …
4contour line — line on a topographical map which indicates points of the same altitude …
5contour line — noun a line drawn on a map connecting points of equal height • Syn: ↑contour • Derivationally related forms: ↑contour (for: ↑contour) • Hypernyms: ↑isometric line, ↑ …
6contour line — 1. a line joining points of equal elevation on a surface. 2. the representation of such a line on a map. 3. Math. a line parallel to a trace. Cf. trace1 (def. 11). Also called contour, level curve, level line. [1835 45] * * * …
7contour line — /ˈkɒntɔ laɪn/ (say kontaw luyn) noun 1. a line joining points of equal elevation on a surface. 2. the representation of such a line on a map …
8contour line — A line on a map or chart connecting points of equal elevation …
9contour line — noun Date: 1844 a line (as on a map) connecting the points on a land surface that have the same elevation …
10contour line — noun A line on a map through points of equal elevation, often height above sea level. See Also: isopleth …
