Ketch: meaning, definitions and examples

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ketch

 

[ kษ›tสƒ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

artistic activity

To ketch means to draw or capture something, often in an artistic sense. It's commonly used in the context of sketching, where artists quickly outline the main features of a subject. This term embodies the idea of creating a lightweight representation of something or someone, without the need for extensive detail.

Synonyms

capture, draw, sketch

Examples of usage

  • She decided to ketch the beautiful landscape before the sun set.
  • He ketches his ideas in a notebook during his morning commute.
  • The artist prefers to ketch people in motion to capture their essence.

Translations

Translations of the word "ketch" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น esboรงo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เคพเค•เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Skizze

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sketsa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะตัะบั–ะท

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szkic

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใ‚ฑใƒƒใƒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท croquis

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ boceto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท taslak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šค์ผ€์น˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณูˆุฏุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nรกฤrt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nรกฤrt

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‰ๅ›พ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ skica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skiss

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ััะบะธะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒกแƒ™แƒ˜แƒ–แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ eskiz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ boceto

Etymology

The term 'ketch' has origins relating to the 17th century, deriving from the Middle English word 'ketchen,' which means to catch or capture. Its etymology can be traced further back to the Old Norse word 'ketha,' meaning to seize or take. Initially, it was used in a more physical context, referring to catching objects or animals. Over time, the usage of the word evolved to encompass more abstract notions of capturing moments or images, particularly in the arts. By the late 19th century, the term became entrenched in artistic vernacular, reflecting the growing appreciation for quick sketches and conceptual art.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,483, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.