silhouette silhouette /ˌsɪləˈwɛt/

noun

1. () An outline of a solid object (as cast by its shadow)  ( silhouette )
   an outline of a solid object (as cast by its shadow)
     They watched the sunset, admiring the beautiful silhouette of the mountains.
   They watched the sunset, admiring the beautiful silhouette of the mountains.
   
2. A drawing of the outline of an object; filled in with some uniform color  ( silhouette )
   a drawing of the outline of an object; filled in with some uniform color
    The artist captured the silhouette of a dancing couple against the setting sun.
   The artist captured the silhouette of a dancing couple against the setting sun.
   
   

verb

1. () Represent by a silhouette  ( silhouette )
   represent by a silhouette
   
2. () Project on a background, such as a screen, like a silhouette  ( silhouette )
   project on a background, such as a screen, like a silhouette