sketch

[[t]ske̱tʃ[/t]]

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 If you sketch something, you make a quick, rough drawing of it.

[V n] Clare and David Astor are sketching a view of far Spanish hills...

I always sketch with pen and paper.

[V-ed] ...balconies and gates sketched on holidays in Spain and Italy...

[V-ing] Her hobbies were playing the guitar and sketching.

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...

I had a basic sketch of a plan.

4) VERB If you sketch a situation or incident, you give a short description of it, including only the most important facts.

[V n] Cross sketched the story briefly, telling the facts just as they had happened.

Syn:

outline

PHRASAL VERB

Sketch out means the same as sketch.

V P n (not pron) 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.

Phrasal Verbs:

- sketch in

- sketch out