1. Preliminary drawing for later elaboration
   "he made several sketches before starting to paint";
   - study
    
2. A brief literary description
   "The author included several character sketches in the novel";
   - vignette
    
3. Short descriptive summary (of events)
   "The news article provided a sketch of the day's major events";
   - survey, résumé
    
4. A humorous or satirical drawing published in a newspaper or magazine
   "Her quick sketch captured the essence of the busy café";
   - cartoon
    
5. A short comic routine or humorous scene
   "The comedy show featured several hilarious sketches"

1. Make a sketch of
   "sketch the building";
   - chalk out
    
2. Describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of
   "sketch the outline of the book";
   - outline, adumbrate

Derived forms: sketches, sketching, sketched

Type of: depict, describe, description, draw, drawing, drollness, humor [US], humour [Brit, Cdn], summary, sum-up, wit, witticism, wittiness, wrap-up

Part of: publication

Encyclopedia: Sketch