Contour (noun)

1. The outline of a figure or body.
2. A line representing such an outline.
3. The shape and configuration of an object.

Origin:

From french contour ('outline'), from italian contorno, from latin con ('with, together') + tornare ('to turn in a lathe').

Examples:

1. The contour of the mountain was clearly visible against the sky.
2. He drew the contour of the vase on a piece of paper.
3. The company analyzed the contour of the market to plan its strategy.
4. The contour of the dress hugged her curves perfectly.
5. The satellite took pictures of the earth's surface to create a contour map.