Sketch Definition & Meaning
sketch
- noun
- preliminary drawing for later elaboration; "he made several studies before starting to paint"
- a brief literary description
- short descriptive summary (of events)
- a humorous or satirical drawing published in a newspaper or magazine
- verb
- make a sketch of; "sketch the building"
- describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of; "sketch the outline of the book"; "outline his ideas"
"Sketch" in song lyrics
See how sketch is used in real songs:
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"Swung before that magnificent havok sketch"
Aesop Rock f/ Vast Aire, Yeshua Da Poed — Sinister -
"Catchin wreck, check the tec, cause I'm sober for the sketch"
Artifacts — Lower Da Boom -
"But then he drew the picture, like a compository sketch"
Beanie Sigel f/ Jay-Z — It's On
Words that rhyme with sketch
Usage tips for "sketch"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "sketch" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for sketch to find words that pair well.
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- What does sketch mean?
- preliminary drawing for later elaboration; "he made several studies before starting to paint" a brief literary description short descriptive summary (of events) a humorous or satirical drawing published in a newspaper or magazine make a sketch of; "sketch the building" describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of; "sketch the outline of the book"; "outline his ideas"
- What part of speech is sketch?
- Sketch is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does sketch have?
- Sketch has 6 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).