isobase

/aɪsoʊbeɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A line of equal elevation on a map, typically used in geology and geography to show the contours of a landscape or the relief of an area.

“The geologist used isobases to create a detailed topographic map of the mountain range.”

Synonyms

  • contour line
  • elevation line

Antonyms

  • breakline