the line that appears to bound an object

[ Syn: lineation ]

a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory

[ Syn: synopsis , abstract , precis ]

a schematic or preliminary plan

[ Syn: schema , scheme ]

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

[ Syn: sketch , adumbrate ]

draw up an outline or sketch for something; draft a speech

[ Syn: draft ]

trace the shape of

[ Syn: delineate , limn ]