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Plural for 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.”
Plural for 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.”
Plural for 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.”
Plural for an outline or summarization of something
“I shall have to restrict myself to a short sketch of what happened in the international field.”
Plural for 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.”
Plural for the way in which something has been arranged, designed or organized
Plural for an interesting or amusing story, typically fictional or exaggerated
Plural for a person's life story, especially one published
Plural for a short comic performance
Plural for the object or goal of something
Plural for a theatrical performance using mime and gesture
Plural for a drawing or sketch that is humorous in nature
Plural for a funny person, typically an entertainer
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 plan the look and function of a product by making a detailed drawing of it
To epitomize the main points of
To draw or scribble (something), especially aimlessly
To give an account of
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