Delineation and Figure

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Delineation noun - A drawing of the outlines of forms or objects.

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Figure is a synonym for delineation. In some cases you can use "Figure" instead a noun "Delineation".

Figure noun - A line that traces the outer limits of an object or surface.

Usage example: we could gradually see the figure of a ship coming our way through the fog

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Delineation is a synonym for figure in form topic. You can use "Delineation" instead a noun "Figure".

Nearby Words: figured, figuring, figurine, figuration, fig

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