sketch
sketch /sk'etʃ/ (sketches sketching sketched)
1 [N-COUNT]
A sketch is a drawing that is done quickly without a lot of details. Artists often use sketches as a preparation for a more detailed painting or drawing.
...a sketch of a soldier by Orpen.
2 [VERB] V n, V
If you sketch something, you make a quick, rough drawing of it.
Clare and David Astor are sketching a view of far Spanish hills...
I always sketch with pen and paper.
3 [N-COUNT] usu N of n
A sketch of a situation, person, or incident is a brief description of it without many details.
...thumbnail sketches of heads of state and political figures...
4 [VERB] V n
If you sketch a situation or incident, you give a short description of it, including only the most important facts.
Cross sketched the story briefly, telling the facts just as they had happened.
= outline
[PHRASAL VERB] V P n (not pron)
Sketch out means the same as sketch.
Luxembourg sketched out an acceptable compromise between Britain, France and Germany.
5 [N-COUNT]
A sketch is a short humorous piece of acting, usually forming part of a comedy show.
...a five-minute sketch about a folk singer.
1 [N-COUNT]
A sketch is a drawing that is done quickly without a lot of details. Artists often use sketches as a preparation for a more detailed painting or drawing.
...a sketch of a soldier by Orpen.
2 [VERB] V n, V
If you sketch something, you make a quick, rough drawing of it.
Clare and David Astor are sketching a view of far Spanish hills...
I always sketch with pen and paper.
3 [N-COUNT] usu N of n
A sketch of a situation, person, or incident is a brief description of it without many details.
...thumbnail sketches of heads of state and political figures...
4 [VERB] V n
If you sketch a situation or incident, you give a short description of it, including only the most important facts.
Cross sketched the story briefly, telling the facts just as they had happened.
= outline
[PHRASAL VERB] V P n (not pron)
Sketch out means the same as sketch.
Luxembourg sketched out an acceptable compromise between Britain, France and Germany.
5 [N-COUNT]
A sketch is a short humorous piece of acting, usually forming part of a comedy show.
...a five-minute sketch about a folk singer.