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Meaning of sketch book

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

sketch

Pronunciation:/skɛtʃ/

noun

Definitions

  1. A rapidly executed freehand drawing that is not intended as a finished work, often consisting of a multitude of overlapping lines.

  2. A rough design, plan, or draft, as a rough draft of a book.

  3. A brief description of a person or account of an incident; a general presentation or outline.

  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

verb

Definitions

  1. To make a brief, basic drawing.

    Example: I usually sketch with a pen rather than a pencil.

  2. To describe briefly and with very few details.

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

adjective

Definitions

  1. Sketchy, shady, questionable.