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contouring

[ kon-toor-ing ]
/ ˈkɒn tʊər ɪŋ /
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noun

a makeup application style in which foundation and bronzer are used to create definition along the natural bone structure of the face.

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Origin of contouring

First recorded in 1870–75, for an earlier sense; contour + -ing1

Words nearby contouring

contortionist, contortive, contour, contour curtain, contour feather, contouring, contour integration, contour interval, contour line, contour map, contour ploughing
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Words related to contouring

encircle, surround, abut, flank, adjoin, neighbor, trim, frame, rim, enclose, verge, touch, circumscribe, skirt, contour, hem, define, march, communicate, line

Example sentences from the Web for contouring

  • The contouring is accurate to the thousandth part of an inch.

    Inventors at Work|George Iles

  • It frequently happens that a sketch must be made very hastily and time will not permit of contouring.

    Manual of Military Training|James A. Moss

  • Skill in contouring comes only with practice but by the use of expedients a fairly accurate contoured map can be made.

    Manual of Military Training|James A. Moss

  • The methods are as described in the paragraph on contouring.

    Manual of Military Training|James A. Moss