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outline
nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/kõˈtoɾnu/con·tor·no
Definitions
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The line that defines the outer shape or boundary of an object or figure.
Usage examples
“The artist drew the outline of the mountain on the horizon.”
“The dress accentuated the outline of her body.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
eye contourisland outlinecontour line
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A road or path that goes around a town or city, avoiding its centre.
Usage examples
“The new bypass will ease traffic in the city.”
“We took the bypass to avoid the city centre at the weekend.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
facial contourbypass roadring road