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sketch

The correct spelling is sketch.

How to pronounce sketch

/skɛtʃ/
noun

IPA: /skɛtʃ/

Say it like: Ske-ch

The correct spelling is sketch. A rapidly executed freehand drawing that is not intended as a finished work, often consisting of a multitude of overlapping lines. For example: "to keep sketch"

Usage Examples

to keep sketch

I usually sketch with a pen rather than a pencil.

He sketched the accident, sticking to the facts as they had happened.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A rapidly executed freehand drawing that is not intended as a finished work, often consisting of a multitude of overlapping lines.
  2. 2.A rough design, plan, or draft, as a rough draft of a book.
  3. 3.A brief description of a person or account of an incident; a general presentation or outline.
  4. 4.A brief, light, or unfinished dramatic, musical, or literary work or idea; especially a short, often humorous or satirical scene or play, frequently as part of a revue or variety show, a skit
  5. 5.An amusing person.

verb

  1. 1.To make a brief, basic drawing.
  2. 2.To describe briefly and with very few details.

adjective

  1. 1.Sketchy, shady, questionable.

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