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 ]