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 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