(~es, ~ing, ~ed)
1.
A ~ is a drawing that is done quickly without a lot of details. Artists often use ~es as a preparation for a more detailed painting or drawing.
...a ~ of a soldier by Orpen.
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2.
If you ~ something, you make a quick, rough drawing of it.
Clare and David Astor are ~ing a view of far Spanish hills...
I always ~ with pen and paper.
VERB: V n, V
3.
A ~ of a situation, person, or incident is a brief description of it without many details.
...thumbnail ~es of heads of state and political figures...
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4.
If you ~ a situation or incident, you give a short description of it, including only the most important facts.
Cross ~ed the story briefly, telling the facts just as they had happened.
= outline
VERB: V n
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Sketch out means the same as ~ .
Luxembourg ~ed out an acceptable compromise between Britain, France and Germany.
PHRASAL VERB: V P n (not pron)
5.
A ~ is a short humorous piece of acting, usually forming part of a comedy show.
...a five-minute ~ about a folk singer.
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