sketch
Translation
sketch, drawing, outline, short play
Examples
She made a quick sketch of the old house.
She made a quick sketch of the old house.
The comedian performed a funny sketch.
The comedian performed a funny sketch.
He likes to sketch people in the park.
He likes to sketch people in the park.
Grammar Patterns
a sketch of sth. a quick, rough drawing of sth. She made a sketch of the landscape.
((sth.)) to make a quick, rough drawing of sth. He sketched the boat on the water.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (noun) drawing, draft, outline; (verb) to draw, to outline
Etymology
From Dutch 'schets', ultimately from Italian 'schizzo' meaning 'a sketch, drawing'.
Memory Tips
It can be a noun for a quick drawing ('a sketch') or a verb for the action of drawing quickly ('to sketch').