sketch
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noun \ˈskech\Definition of SKETCH
1
a : a rough drawing representing the chief features of an object or scene and often made as a preliminary study b : a tentative draft (as for a literary work)
2
: a brief description (as of a person) or outline
3
a : a short literary composition somewhat resembling the short story and the essay but intentionally slight in treatment, discursive in style, and familiar in tone b : a short instrumental composition usually for piano c : a slight theatrical piece having a single scene; especially : a comic variety act
See Examples of SKETCH
- He made a sketch of his house.
- He wrote up a sketch of the plot.
- There is a biographical sketch of the author on the book's back cover.
Origin of SKETCH
Dutch schets, from Italian schizzo, literally, splash, from schizzare to splash, of imitative origin
First Known Use: 1668
Related to SKETCH
- Synonyms
- cartoon, delineation, drawing
2sketch
verbDefinition of SKETCH
transitive verb : to make a sketch, rough draft, or outline of
intransitive verb
: to draw or paint a sketch
— sketch·er noun
Examples of SKETCH
- He sketched the trees outside his window.
- He likes to sit outside and sketch.
- She sketched the plan for us.
First Known Use of SKETCH
1694
Related to SKETCH
- Synonyms
- define, delineate, silhouette, outline, trace
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