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silhouette
[sil-oo-et]
noun
a two-dimensional representation of the outline of an object, as a cutout or configurational drawing, uniformly filled in with black, especially a black-paper, miniature cutout of the outlines of a person's face in profile.
the outline or general shape of something.
the slim silhouette of a skyscraper.
a dark image outlined against a lighter background.
verb (used with object)
to show in or as if in a silhouette.
Printing.to remove the background details from (a halftone cut) so as to produce an outline effect.
silhouette
/ ˌɪːˈɛ /
noun
the outline of a solid figure as cast by its shadow
an outline drawing filled in with black, often a profile portrait cut out of black paper and mounted on a light ground
verb
(tr) to cause to appear in silhouette
Other 51Թ Forms
- unsilhouetted adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of silhouette1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of silhouette1
Example Sentences
A false shadow appears to have been drawn on the pavement from a nearby bollard, giving the illusion that the lighthouse is itself a silhouette of the mundane street furniture.
It focuses on “suiting and menswear — from specific silhouettes to various fabrics and accessories,” the release said.
In the two minute and 41 second-long grainy video shown to jurors, a silhouetted figure can be seen appearing to cut at the base of a large tree which then falls over with big crash.
The winner, chosen from a shortlist of 11 photographers, was Daniel Dian-Ji Wu, Taiwan, 16 years old, for his image of a skateboarder doing a trick, silhouetted against a sunset in Venice Beach, Los Angeles.
Their silhouette is so familiar it’s almost tangible, as though, if you reached through the screen and ran your hand through it, you’d feel a sensation you recognize and remember.
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