preliminary drawing for later elaboration; he made several studies before starting to paint

[ Syn: study ]

a brief literary description

[ Syn: vignette ]

short descriptive summary (of events)

[ Syn: survey , resume ]

a humorous or satirical drawing published in a newspaper or magazine

[ Syn: cartoon ]

make a sketch of; sketch the building

[ Syn: chalk out ]

describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of; sketch the outline of the book; outline his ideas

[ Syn: outline , adumbrate ]