contourmap
nounUK /ˈkɒntʊə mæp/
US /ˈkɑːntʊr mæp/
A contour map is a drawing that uses lines to show how high or low the land is.
The hikers used a contour map to see which side of the hill was steepest.
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2. A map on which lines connect points of equal value, such as height or temperature.
The weather report showed a contour map of air pressure across the region.
3. A chart using curved lines to show how a measurement changes across an area.
Engineers studied a contour map of the valley before building the bridge.
4. A visual way to show the shape of a surface using lines of equal height.
The science class made a contour map of a model volcano using stacked cardboard layers.