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sketch

British pronunciation/skˈɛt‍ʃ/
American pronunciation/ˈskɛtʃ/
Sketch
[NOUN]
1

an elementary and quickly produced painting or drawing without many details

synonyms : study
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2

a humorous or satirical drawing published in a newspaper or magazine

synonyms : cartoon
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3

a short literary composition that resembles a short story

synonyms : vignette
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4

short descriptive summary (of events)

synonyms : resume
survey
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5

a brief and funny part of a play or performance

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to sketch
[VERB]
MAIN VERB
1

to produce an elementary and quick drawing of someone or something

synonyms : chalk out
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2

describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of

synonyms : adumbrate
outline
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Examples
1His sketches are always a feast to the eyes.
2To do a drawing/painting/sketch.
3She used a gray pencil to sketch out her drawing.
4I use a pencil to sketch and draw.
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