Definition of Sketch

1. Verb. Make a sketch of. "Sketch the building"

Exact synonyms: Chalk Out
Category relationships: Art, Artistic Creation, Artistic Production
Generic synonyms: Draw
Derivative terms: Sketcher, Sketcher

2. Noun. Preliminary drawing for later elaboration. "He made several studies before starting to paint"
Exact synonyms: Study
Specialized synonyms: Design, Draft, Rough Drawing, Vignette
Generic synonyms: Drawing

3. Verb. Describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of. "Outline his ideas"
Exact synonyms: Adumbrate, Outline
Generic synonyms: Depict, Describe, Draw
Specialized synonyms: Block Out
Derivative terms: Outline

4. Noun. A brief literary description.
Exact synonyms: Vignette
Generic synonyms: Description

5. Noun. Short descriptive summary (of events).
Exact synonyms: Resume, Survey
Generic synonyms: Sum-up, Summary
Derivative terms: Resume, Sketchy, Survey

6. Noun. A humorous or satirical drawing published in a newspaper or magazine.
Exact synonyms: Cartoon
Group relationships: Publication
Generic synonyms: Humor, Humour, Wit, Witticism, Wittiness
Specialized synonyms: Cartoon Strip, Comic Strip, Funnies, Strip
Derivative terms: Cartoon, Cartoonist

Definition of Sketch

1. n. 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.

2. v. t. To draw the outline or chief features of; to make a rought of.

3. v. i. To make sketches, as of landscapes.

Definition of Sketch

1. Verb. To make a brief, basic drawing. ¹

2. Verb. To describe a person, or an incident, briefly, and with very few details. ¹

3. Noun. A rapidly executed freehand drawing that is not intended as a finished work, often consisting of a multitude of overlapping lines. ¹

4. Noun. A rough design, plan, or draft, as a rough draft of a book. ¹

5. Noun. A brief description of a person or account of an incident; a general presentation or outline. ¹

6. Noun. 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. ¹

7. Noun. (informal) An amusing person. ¹

8. Noun. (slang Ireland) '''Keeping sketch''': to keep a lookout. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Sketch

1. to make a rough, hasty drawing of [v -ED, -ING, -ES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sketch

skeptick
skeptics
skeptimist
skeptimistic
skeptimists
skeptopathy
sker
skerred
skerricks
skerries
skerring
skerry
skers
sket
sketch (current term)
sketch block
sketch map
sketch pad
sketch pads
sketchable
sketchbook
sketchbooks
sketched
sketcher
sketchers
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sketchier
sketchiest
sketchily

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