(con-tour-lines) 3 syllables

Definition

plural noun. Lines on a map joining points of equal height above or below sea level.

Example Sentence

The hikers used the contour lines on the map to navigate the mountainous terrain.

More Example Sentences

Contour lines helped the geographer understand the topography of the region.

Synonyms

isoline; level line; elevation line

Antonyms

none; no antonym; n/a

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