ισοϋψής — meaning in English

English meaning

• contour noun The outline or shape of something, especially a curved edge.
• level adj Flat and even; at the same height throughout, or matching a given height.

Senses

ισοϋψής is used for these senses in English:

• contour A line on a map or chart delineating those points which have the same altitude or other plotted quantity: a contour line or isopleth; (metonymically) the landform or its surface.
• level At the same height as some reference; constructed as level with.

contour — full definition

1. noun The outline or shape of something, especially a curved edge.
2. noun A line on a map joining points of equal height.
3. verb To shape something to follow a particular outline, or to apply makeup to sculpt the appearance of the face.

level — full definition

1. adj Flat and even; at the same height throughout, or matching a given height.
2. noun A particular degree, standard, floor, or stage in a scale, structure, or game.
3. verb To make something flat or even, or to destroy it completely so nothing is left standing.
4. verb To aim or direct something, such as an accusation or a weapon, at someone.

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