Contour
/-tɔː(ɹ)/
Scrabble:9 ptsWWF:12 pts7 letters
Definition of Contour
noun
- 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.
Anagrams of Contour
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
c3
o1
n1
t1
o1
u1
r1
Total: 9 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Contour
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Contour"
Contour is a 7-letter word that scores 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "contour" can be rearranged to form 2 other valid words.
Using "Contour" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "contour" is a low-scoring word.