sketch
/sketʃ/
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Definition
Noun:
- A simple, quickly drawn picture: A "sketch" is a rough or unfinished drawing, often created as a preliminary study or to capture a basic idea.
- A short, descriptive summary: A "sketch" can be a brief written or spoken account, outlining the main points of something.
- A short, humorous performance: A "sketch" is a short, often comedic, scene in a play, revue, or television show.
Verb:
- To draw quickly and simply: To "sketch" means to make a rough, simple drawing of something.
- To describe briefly or outline: To "sketch" means to give a general description or summary of the main points of an idea, plan, or story.
Usage Examples
Noun:
- The artist showed me a pencil sketch of the proposed mural.
- He gave us a brief sketch of the company's history.
- The comedy show featured several hilarious sketches.
Verb:
- She sat in the park and sketched the old fountain.
- Can you sketch out your proposal for the new project?
Advanced Usage
- "to sketch in": to add details to a basic plan or drawing.
- We have the main structure; now we need to sketch in the details.
- "a thumbnail sketch": a very brief and concise description or drawing.
- The report began with a thumbnail sketch of the current economic climate.
Variants and Related Words
- Sketcher (n): a person who makes sketches.
- He is a talented architectural sketcher.
- Sketchy (adj): not thorough or detailed; giving only basic information.
- His memory of the event was sketchy.
- Sketchbook (n): a book of blank pages for drawing sketches.
- She always carries a sketchbook with her.
Synonyms
- Noun: Outline, draft, drawing, vignette, vignette.
- Verb: Outline, draft, delineate, trace, depict.
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Sketch out: To describe or draw the main features of something without details.
- He sketched out his plan on a napkin.
- Sketch in: To add details or information to a basic outline.
- Let me sketch in a few more facts about the situation.
Related Idioms
- A rough sketch: A preliminary and incomplete version.
- This business plan is just a rough sketch at this stage.
- To sketch a portrait (of): To describe someone's character or a situation vividly.
- The novel sketches a compelling portrait of life in the city.
Noun
- a humorous or satirical drawing published in a newspaper or magazine
- short descriptive summary (of events)
- a brief literary description
- preliminary drawing for later elaboration
- he made several studies before starting to paint
Verb
- describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of
- sketch the outline of the book
- outline his ideas
- make a sketch of
- sketch the building