English dictionary
sketch
/sk/E//tS/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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preliminary drawing for later elaboration
Synonyms studySource: WordNet 3.0
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a brief literary description
Synonyms vignetteSource: WordNet 3.0
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short descriptive summary (of events)
Source: WordNet 3.0
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a humorous or satirical drawing published in a newspaper or magazine
Synonyms cartoonSource: WordNet 3.0
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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.
Source: webster1913
verb
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make a sketch of
ExamplesSketch the building.
Synonyms chalk outSource: WordNet 3.0
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describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of
ExamplesSketch the outline of the book.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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To draw the outline or chief features of; to make a rought of.
Source: webster1913
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To make sketches, as of landscapes.
Source: webster1913