Sketch

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. [imp. & p. p. Sketched ; p. pr. & vb. n. Sketching.]
	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
	3.	sketch - short descriptive summary (of events) Synonyms: resume, survey
	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" Synonyms: adumbrate, outline

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