Definitions of sketch:

  • noun:   preliminary drawing for later elaboration
  • noun:   short descriptive summary (of events)
  • noun:   a brief literary description
  • noun:   a humorous or satirical drawing published in a newspaper or magazine
  • verb:   describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of
    Example: "Sketch the outline of the book"
  • verb:   make a sketch of
    Example: "Sketch the building"