Outline (Noun)
Meaning 1
The line that appears to bound an object.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The outline of the mountain was visible against the clear blue sky.
- The delicate outline of the flower was intricately carved into the wooden box.
- The city's skyline was a jagged outline of towering skyscrapers and office buildings.
- Her face was a heart-shaped outline framed by her curly brown hair.
- The outline of the ship's hull glistened in the sunlight as it cut through the waves.
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Meaning 2
A sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 3
A schematic or preliminary plan.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.