n. | 1. | An outline or general delineation of anything; a first rough or incomplete draught or plan of any design; especially, in the fine arts, such a representation of an object or scene as serves the artist's purpose by recording its chief features; also, a preliminary study for an original work. |
v. t. | 1. | To draw the outline or chief features of; to make a rought of. |
2. | To plan or describe by giving the principal points or ideas of. | |
v. i. | 1. | To make sketches, as of landscapes. |
Noun | 1. | sketch - preliminary drawing for later elaboration; "he made several studies before starting to paint" Synonyms: study |
2. | sketch - a brief literary description Synonyms: vignette | |
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4. | sketch - a humorous or satirical drawing published in a newspaper or magazine Synonyms: cartoon | |
Verb | 1. | sketch - make a sketch of; "sketch the building" Synonyms: chalk out |
2. | sketch - describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of; "sketch the outline of the book"; "outline his ideas" |