Lexic.us

Definition of Sketch

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

2. Noun. Preliminary drawing for later elaboration. "He made several studies before starting to paint"

3. Verb. Describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of. "Outline his ideas"

4. Noun. A brief literary description.

5. Noun. Short descriptive summary (of events).

6. Noun. A humorous or satirical drawing published in a newspaper or magazine.

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 sketches sketchier sketchiest sketchily

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