Sketch (Noun)
Meaning 1
Short descriptive summary (of events).
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 2
A brief literary description.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The author provided a sketch of the main character's childhood in the first chapter of the novel.
- The sketch of the setting helped readers visualize the small town where the story took place.
- In her essay, the writer included a sketch of the historical events leading up to the revolution.
- The author's sketch of the villain's motivations added depth to the character's personality.
- The poet's sketch of the natural landscape was so vivid that readers felt as though they were there.
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Meaning 3
A humorous or satirical drawing published in a newspaper or magazine.
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 4
Preliminary drawing for later elaboration; "he made several studies before starting to paint".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The artist began with a quick sketch of the landscape to capture the light and colors of the scene.
- The sketch for the new product design was created on a napkin during a brainstorming session.
- Before writing the novel, she made a sketch of the characters and their relationships to each other.
- The architect created a detailed sketch of the building's floor plan before presenting it to the client.
- The fashion designer's sketch of the evening gown was rendered in intricate detail, showcasing every fold and crease.