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Meaning of 'sketch' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Sketch [ 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.
- To draw the outline or chief features of; to make a rought of.
- To plan or describe by giving the principal points or ideas of.
2 . Sketch [ v. i.]
- To make sketches, as of landscapes.

Meaning of 'sketch' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . sketch [ n]
Meaning (1):
- preliminary drawing for later elaboration
Example in sentence:
  • he made several studies before starting to paint
2 . sketch [ v]
Meaning (2):
- describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of
Example in sentence:
  • outline his ideas;
  • sketch the outline of the book
Meaning (3):
- make a sketch of
Example in sentence:
  • sketch the building

Nearby Words:

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