sketch

²sketch

verb

Definition 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

1. He sketched the trees outside his window.
2. He likes to sit outside and sketch.
3. She sketched the plan for us.

First Known Use of SKETCH

1694

Related to SKETCH

Synonyms: define, delineate, silhouette, outline, trace

Related Words: line; bound, fringe, margin, skirt; edge, hem, rim, trim; frame; circle, compass, encircle, girdle, girth, loop, ring, round, surround; chart, diagram, draw, map (out)

Near Antonyms: color, distort, falsify, garble, misdescribe, misrepresent, misstate, pervert, twist, warp

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Other Fine Arts Terms

Gothic, baroque, bas-relief, limn, oeuvre, pastiche, rococo, sfumato