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A drawing or painting, typically freehand and rough or unfinished
“As the reading went on, a guy sitting down in front of me drew an impressionistic sketch into a handmade blank book.”
A rough or unfinished version of a work
“As a result, a well-trained artist does not need a life model or a preparatory sketch to represent a particular subject.”
A brief written or spoken account or description, giving only basic details
“Contained within is a brief sketch of the life and public services of William W. Crapo.”
An outline or summarization of something
“I shall have to restrict myself to a short sketch of what happened in the international field.”
A short play or performance, typically humorous in nature
“While the interaction between Gordon and the hypnotist might make a good short comedy sketch, it's not funny enough in itself to sustain a whole half-hour show.”
The way in which something has been arranged, designed or organized
An interesting or amusing story, typically fictional or exaggerated
A person's life story, especially one published
The object or goal of something
A theatrical performance using mime and gesture
A drawing or sketch that is humorous in nature
Simple linear representation of a human figure using straight lines
A funny person, typically an entertainer
A document, usually a book, that explains the basic facts about a particular subject
To make a rough drawing of
“When not teaching, Crowe began to sketch the scenery around her new home and paint landscapes of the surrounding vistas.”
To give an account or depiction of something
“The young cleric, after some exchange of courtesies, commenced to sketch the events of which the Russian priest had desired a narrative.”
To give a brief or general outline or summary of something
“This section seeks to sketch a rough outline of the interests and objectives of the two countries in developing and maintaining bilateral ties.”
To epitomize the main points of
To draw or scribble (something), especially aimlessly
To give an account of
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