contour vs contour land

Examples:

• The artist carefully studied the contour of the model before sketching.
• The map showed the contour lines of the mountain range.
• She used makeup to enhance the contours of her face.
• The contour of the coastline was rugged and beautiful.
• The architect designed the building with smooth, flowing contours.

Alternatives:

• outline
• shape
• silhouette
• profile
• form

Examples:

• The farmers planted crops on contour land to reduce soil erosion.
• The conservationists used contour land management techniques to preserve the natural landscape.
• The engineers designed the road to follow the contour land to minimize environmental impact.
• Contour land farming helps to conserve water and prevent soil degradation.
• The hikers followed the trail that wound through the contour land of the valley.

Alternatives:

• contoured land
• land shaped to the contours
• land following the natural contours
• terrain following the contours
• land shaped to the landscape