sketch
/ˈskɛtʃ/
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Also a verb
Meaning
A quick, rough drawing that lacks fine detail.
She made a quick sketch of the park bench before the rain started.
A short, often humorous theatrical performance or comedy routine.
The comedy troupe performed a hilarious sketch about a job interview gone wrong.
Collocations
- rough sketch
- pencil sketch
- comedy sketch
Synonyms
- drawing
- outline
- draft
Meaning
To create a quick drawing or provide a brief outline of something.
The artist sat in the cafe and began to sketch the people passing by.
How it's used
This means “give a rough outline of”
- sketch out the plan
“sketch it out.”
She sketched out the main points of the proposal on the whiteboard.