Contour Line (Noun)
Meaning
A line drawn on a map connecting points of equal height.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The topographic map featured a series of contour lines that helped hikers navigate the mountainous terrain.
- By studying the contour lines on the map, the surveyor could determine the steepness of the slope.
- The close proximity of the contour lines on the map indicated a sharp incline in the landscape.
- The cartographer carefully drew the contour lines on the map to accurately represent the elevation changes.
- The contour lines on the map revealed a hidden valley surrounded by steep hills and mountains.