Sketches: meaning, definitions and examples

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sketches

[ ˈskɛtʃɪz ]

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art

Rough or unfinished drawings or paintings made as a preliminary study or design.

Synonyms

draft, drawing, outline

Examples of usage

He quickly sketched out his idea for the new logo.
She made several sketches of the landscape before starting the final painting.

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art

To make a rough drawing or painting as a preliminary study or design.

Synonyms

delineate, draw, outline

Examples of usage

She sketched the outline of the model before starting to paint.
He quickly sketched a few ideas for the new project.

Translations

Translations of the word "sketches" in other languages:

🇵🇹 esboços

🇮🇳 रूपरेखाएँ

🇩🇪 Skizzen

🇮🇩 sketsa

🇺🇦 ескізи

🇵🇱 szkice

🇯🇵 スケッチ

🇫🇷 esquisses

🇪🇸 bocetos

🇹🇷 eskizler

🇰🇷 스케치

🇸🇦 رسومات تخطيطية

🇨🇿 náčrty

🇸🇰 náčrty

🇨🇳 素描

🇸🇮 skice

🇮🇸 teikningar

🇰🇿 эскиздер

🇬🇪 ესკიზები

🇦🇿 eskizlər

🇲🇽 bocetos

Word origin

The word 'sketch' originated from the Dutch word 'schets' and the Italian word 'schizzo', both meaning a rough drawing or outline. The term has been used in art and design for centuries to refer to preliminary drawings or paintings. Sketches play a crucial role in the creative process, allowing artists to explore ideas and concepts before creating the final artwork.

See also: sketch, sketcher, sketching, sketchy.