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SKETCH

(noun, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Sketch.

How to pronounce sketch:

US

Sketch - as a noun

Preliminary drawing for later elaboration

Example: "He made several studies before starting to paint"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
study9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
drawing12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A brief literary description

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
vignette12

Short descriptive summary (of events)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
resume8survey12

A humorous or satirical drawing published in a newspaper or magazine

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cartoon9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
humor10humour11wit6witticism16wittiness12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Sketch - as a verb

Make a sketch of

Example: "Sketch the building"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chalk out

Describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of

Example: "Sketch the outline of the book"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
adumbrate14outline7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
depict11describe13draw8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Sketch - as an adjective

Sketchy, shady, questionable.

Example Sentences

"She made a quick sketch of the landscape."
"He showed me a rough sketch of his new invention."
"The artist started with a pencil sketch before painting."
"The detective studied the sketch of the suspect."
"She drew a funny sketch of her friend and gave it as a gift."
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Word Game Points

Is SKETCH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sketch is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SKETCH has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is SKETCH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sketch is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SKETCH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is SKETCH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sketch is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SKETCH has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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