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contour map

–noun
a topographic map on which the shape of the land surface is shown by contour lines, the relative spacing of the lines indicating the relative slope of the surface.

Origin:
1860–65
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contour map  
n.  A map showing elevations and surface configuration by means of contour lines.
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Main Entry:  contour map
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  See topographic map
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contour map  
A map that shows elevations above sea level and surface features of the land by means of contour lines.
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