Real Dictionary

contour
You can refer to the general shape or outline of an object as its contours.
countable noun: A contour on a map is a line joining points of equal height and indicating hills, valleys, and the steepness of slopes.

contour in American English
the outline of a figure, mass, land, etc.
to make a contour or outline of
adjective: molded or shaped to fit a particular contour or form
noun: the outline of a figure or body; the edge or line that defines or bounds a shape or object
transitive verb: to mark with contour lines

contour in British English
to shape so as to form the contour of something
noun: the outline of a mass of land, figure, or body; a defining line