Sketch

Quick meaning: Sketch is a verb meaning (ambitransitive) To make a brief, basic drawing.

Meaning

(ambitransitive) To make a brief, basic drawing.

More Meanings

1. (transitive) To describe briefly and with very few details.
2. A rapidly executed freehand drawing that is not intended as a finished work, often consisting of a multitude of overlapping lines.
3. A rough design, plan, or draft, as a rough draft of a book.
4. A brief description of a person or account of an incident; a general presentation or outline.
5. (informal) An amusing person.
6. A brief, light, or unfinished dramatic, musical, or literary work or idea; especially a short, often humorous or satirical scene or play, frequently as part of a revue or variety show.
7. (slang, Ireland) A lookout; vigilant watch for something.

Example Sentences

to keep sketch

I usually sketch with a pen rather than a pencil.

I have to write a character sketch for a novel study.

He sketched the accident, sticking to the facts as they had happened.

Word Forms

• sketches
• sketching
• sketched

Synonyms for sketch

Depending on context, synonyms include croquis, adumbrate, outline, study, vignette, survey.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include outline, cartoon, study, survey, vignette, resume.

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