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Sketches

/ˈskɛtʃɪz/

A rapidly executed freehand drawing that is not intended as a finished work, often consisting of a multitude of overlapping lines.

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noun
  1. 1

    A rapidly executed freehand drawing that is not intended as a finished work, often consisting of a multitude of overlapping lines.

  2. 2

    A rough design, plan, or draft, as a rough draft of a book.

  3. 3

    A brief description of a person or account of an incident; a general presentation or outline.

  4. 4

    A brief, light, or unfinished dramatic, musical, or literary work or idea; especially a short, often humorous or satirical scene or play, frequently as part of a revue or variety show, a skit

verb
  1. 1

    To make a brief, basic drawing.

    "I usually sketch with a pen rather than a pencil."

  2. 2

    To describe briefly and with very few details.

    "He sketched the accident, sticking to the facts as they had happened."

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