First Known Use: 1668
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1sketch
noun \ˈskech\
: a quick, rough drawing that shows the main features of an object or scene
: a short description of something
: a short, funny performance
Full Definition of SKETCH
1
a : a rough drawing representing the chief features of an object or scene and often made as a preliminary study b : a tentative draft (as for a literary work)
2
: a brief description (as of a person) or outline
3
a : a short literary composition somewhat resembling the short story and the essay but intentionally slight in treatment, discursive in style, and familiar in tone b : a short instrumental composition usually for piano c : a slight theatrical piece having a single scene; especially : a comic variety act
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Origin of SKETCH
Dutch schets, from Italian schizzo, literally, splash, from schizzare to splash, of imitative origin
Related to SKETCH
- Synonyms
- cartoon, delineation, drawing
2sketch
verb
: to make a quick, rough drawing of (something)
: to describe (something) briefly
Full Definition of SKETCH
transitive verb : to make a sketch, rough draft, or outline of
intransitive verb
: to draw or paint a sketch
— sketch·er noun
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First Known Use of SKETCH
1694
Related to SKETCH
- Synonyms
- define, delineate, silhouette, outline, trace
SKETCH Defined for Kids
1sketch
noun \ˈskech\
Definition of SKETCH for Kids
1
: a rough outline or drawing showing the main features of something
2
: a short written work (as a story or essay)
3
: a short comic performance
2sketch
verb
sketchedsketch·ing
Definition of SKETCH for Kids
1
: to make a drawing, rough draft, or outline of
2
: to describe or outline (something) briefly <Should the scheme he had now sketched prove feasible, Silver … would not hesitate to adopt it. — Robert Louis Stevenson, Treasure Island>
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