Sketch
WordNet
noun
(1) Preliminary drawing for later elaboration
"He made several studies before starting to paint"
(2) Short descriptive summary (of events)
(3) A humorous or satirical drawing published in a newspaper or magazine
(4) A brief literary description
verb
(5) Describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of
"Sketch the outline of the book"
"Outline his ideas"
(6) Make a sketch of
"Sketch the building"
WiktionaryText
English
Etymology
From , from , from , from , from .
Verb
- To make a brief, basic drawing.
- I usually sketch with a pen rather than a pencil.
- To describe a person, or an incident, briefly, and with very few details.
- He sketched the accident, sticking to the facts as they had happened.
Noun
- A rapidly executed freehand drawing that is not intended as a finished work, often consisting of a multitude of overlapping lines.
- A rough design, plan, or draft, as a rough draft of a book.
- A brief description of a person or account of an incident; a general presentation or outline.
- A brief, light, or unfinished dramatic, musical, or literary work or idea; eg. a short, often humorous or satirical scene or play, frequently as part of a revue or variety show, a skit; or, a brief musical composition or theme, especially for the piano; or, a brief, light, or informal literary composition, such as an essay or short story.
- An amusing person.
- Keeping sketch: to keep a lookout.