CONTOUR
/-tɔː(ɹ)/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of CONTOUR
An outline, boundary or border, usually of curved shape.
"the low drag contour of a modern automobile"
A line on a map or chart delineating those points which have the same altitude or other plotted quantity: a contour line or isopleth.
A speech sound which behaves as a single segment, but which makes an internal transition from one quality, place, or manner to another.
To form a more or less curved boundary or border upon.
To mark with contour lines.
To practise the makeup technique of contouring.
Examples of CONTOUR in a Sentence
- "the low drag contour of a modern automobile"
Word Details
Is CONTOUR a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CONTOUR is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of CONTOUR earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.
Letter Values for CONTOUR
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | o | n | t | o | u | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CONTOUR
81 words from the letters in CONTOUR
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How to Use CONTOUR in Word Games
CONTOUR is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since CONTOUR uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 59 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CONTOUR to find 81 additional valid words.