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clear outline

[/klɪr ˈaʊtlaɪn/]
nounpl: clear outlines
contorno claro; esboço claro; perfil nítido
1. A distinct, easily visible boundary or shape of something
The mountain had a clear outline against the sunset.
A montanha tinha um contorno claro contra o pôr do sol.
2. A well-defined summary or plan showing main points without details
The teacher provided a clear outline of the course content.
O professor forneceu um esboço claro do conteúdo do curso.
3. A preliminary sketch or draft that is easy to understand
The architect drew a clear outline of the building design.
O arquiteto desenhou um perfil claro do design do edifício.
Synonyms
distinct shapesharp silhouetteclear sketchwell-defined boundaryprecise contour
Antonyms
blurry outlinevague shapefuzzy silhouetteundefined boundary

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
contorno claro; esboço claro
Most commonly used in general Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
perfil nítido; contorno bem-definido
Slightly more formal usage
São Paulo
esboço claro; contorno definido
Common in business and academic contexts
Portugal
contorno claro; esboço bem definido
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese with slight variation in formality

Related Idioms & Phrases

draw a clear outline
see in clear outline
stand out in clear outline
provide a clear outline of something
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