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sketch
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- pronunciation:
- skech
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a drawing or painting that was done in a hurry or without detail. Sketches are sometimes done to prepare for later work.
The artist made a sketch of the same bull several times to prepare for his greatest painting.- synonyms:
- draft, drawing
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| definition 2: |
a quick or rough design, outline, or draft for a written work.
The writer put together a rough sketch of how she wanted the novel to go.- synonyms:
- draft
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| definition 3: |
a brief story or other composition performed as part of a series in a theater.
My favorite sketch was the one about the clown.- synonyms:
- act, skit
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| related words: |
act, anecdote, composition, design, diagram, landscape, number, picture |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
sketches, sketching, sketched |
| definition 1: |
to make a preliminary drawing, draft, or outline of.
This author always sketches the plot before she begins to write a book.- synonyms:
- design, draft, outline
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| definition 2: |
to make a sketch or sketches.
The artist sketched all day at the dog show. |
| related words: |
depict, design, diagram, draw, illustrate, line, map, picture, represent |
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| derivation: |
sketcher (n.) |
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