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sketch

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1. sketch \'skech\ n [D schets, fr. It schizzo, fr. schizzare to splash] 
   1a: a rough drawing representing the chief features of an object or scene a 
   nd often made as a preliminary study 1b: a tentative draft (as for a 
   literary work)  2: a brief description (as of a person) or outline  3a: a 
   short literary composition somewhat resembling the short story and th e 
   essay but intentionally slight in treatment, discursive in style, and 
   familiar in tone 3b: a short instrumental composition usu. for piano  3c: a 
   slight theatrical piece having a single scene; esp : a comic  variety act
2. sketch vt : to make a sketch, rough draft, or outline of to draw or 
   paint a sketch  - sketch.er n