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contour line

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contour line
a line on a map or chart joining points of equal height or depth

contour line [′kän‚tu̇r ‚līn]
(mapping)
A map line representing a contour, that is, connecting points of equal elevation above or below a datum plane, usually mean sea level. Also known as contour; isoheight; isohypse.
(meteorology)
A line on a weather map connecting points of equal atmospheric pressure, temperature, or such.


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Two sides of each triangle extend on longitude lines from this pole vertex to the remaining two vertices which both lie on the target contour line.
The Energetic Gamma-Ray Experiment Telescope localized the burst to the area inside the jagged contour line.
11, 1996--Kensington Technology Group, a leader in high-quality computer accessories, peripherals and software, announced today its new Contour line of brightly colored and curved wrist pads.
 
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