contouring

noun4

1. •
   a technique in makeup using blush and bronzing powder to define contours on the face

   • Contouring is not our thing because the main beauty philosophy in France is to accept who you are. — 2015
2. •
   the construction of contour lines through a matrix of points each having a known value of some variable
3. •
   walking along contour lines, usually to save energy or simplify navigation

   • If you are going to be walking in mountainous or rough terrain it is often a good idea to plan a route following contour lines. This is called ‘contouring’. — 2020
4. •
   the building up of muscles with exercise