1. A shape or form that is distinct enough to be identified or distinguished, even if details are unclear
In the dim light, we could see the recognizable outline of a cat on the fence.
Na luz fraca, podíamos ver o contorno reconhecível de um gato na cerca.
2. A silhouette or boundary that allows one to identify an object, person, or concept
The artist drew only the recognizable outline of the building against the sunset.
O artista desenhou apenas o contorno reconhecível do edifício contra o pôr do sol.