| Front | sketch |
|---|---|
| Back | sketch noun, verb BrE /sketʃ/ NAmE /sketʃ/ noun word origin collocations synonyms example bank 1 a simple picture that is drawn quickly and does not have many details The artist is making sketches for his next painting. She drew a sketch map of the area to show us the way. 2 a short funny scene on television, in the theatre, etc The drama group did a sketch about a couple buying a new car. 3 a short report or story that gives only basic details about sth a biographical sketch of the Prime Minister verb verb forms word origin example bank 1 [transitive, intransitive] ~ (sb/sth) to make a quick drawing of sb/sth He quickly sketched the view from the window. 2 [transitive] ~ sth (out) to give a general description of sth, giving only the basic facts outline She sketched out her plan for tackling the problem. ˌsketch sthˈin to give more information or details about sth You need to sketch in his character a little more. |
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