SKETCH


Meaning of SKETCH in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ sketʃ ]

( sketches, sketching, sketched)

1.

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.

N-COUNT

2.

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

Clare and David Astor are sketching a view of far Spanish hills...

I always sketch with pen and paper.

VERB : V n , V

3.

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...

N-COUNT : usu N of n

4.

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

Cross sketched the story briefly, telling the facts just as they had happened.

= outline

VERB : V n

Sketch out means the same as sketch .

Luxembourg sketched out an acceptable compromise between Britain, France and Germany.

PHRASAL VERB : V P n (not pron)

5.

A sketch is a short humorous piece of acting, usually forming part of a comedy show.

...a five-minute sketch about a folk singer.

N-COUNT

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