sketch

Related to sketch: SketchUp

sketch in

1. To make a quick, rough drawing of something, especially as a detail or element of a larger work. A noun or pronoun can be used between "sketch" and "in." They asked me to sketch in a few people to make the painting of the park feel more real. She sketched some popular tourist locations in on my map.

2. To present or write smaller details or aspects of a larger thing. A noun or pronoun can be used between "sketch" and "in." We really liked your proposal, but we were hoping you could sketch in a few more specifics before we sign off on it.

sketch out

1. To make a quick, rough drawing of something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "sketch" and "out." He quickly sketched the new design out for the clients to see. I sketched out a map of the area so my mother wouldn't get lost.

2. To present or write a brief, hasty plan or account of something. She sketched out her plans for new methods of monetization in front of the board of directors. You should always sketch your ideas out on paper before you begin researching anything.

3. slang To make someone feel uneasy or uncomfortable; to creep someone out. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is commonly used between "sketch" and "out." I'm OK with most bugs, but centipedes just sketch me out. That guy in the corner was really sketching us out, so we decided to leave. Try not to sketch out all the freshmen, Wayne.

thumbnail sketch

1. A small picture that presents a smaller version of a larger image or proposed image. Before fully redesigning the layout of the office, the interior designer provided me with a thumbnail sketch of his initial plans.

2. A short description or preview. Class, each of you will need to submit a thumbnail sketch of your essay topic for my approval.

See also: sketch, thumbnail

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

sketch something in

to draw in the image of someone or something. I sketched a figure of a woman in so that she appears to be standing beneath the tree. I'll sketch in the house in the upper left corner.

sketch something out

to create a rough idea or image of something by sketching or some other means. (Does not necessarily require an actual sketch.) Sally sketched the furniture arrangement out so we could get an idea of what it was to look like. Would you sketch out your ideas, please?

a thumbnail sketch

a brief or small picture or description. The manager gave a thumbnail sketch of her plans. The student wrote a thumbnail sketch of his project.

See also: sketch, thumbnail

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

thumbnail sketch

A brief outline or cursory description, as in Let me give you a thumbnail sketch of the situation. This idiom alludes to drawing a picture no larger than a thumbnail. [Mid-1800s]

See also: sketch, thumbnail

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

sketch in

1. To add a hasty or undetailed drawing or painting of something to a larger work: The artist sketched in the leaves before painting. We finished sketching the margins in.

2. To give a general account or presentation of some aspect of a larger idea: The staff sketched in the details of the proposal. We sat down and sketched the fine points in.

sketch out

1. To make a hasty or undetailed drawing or painting of something, often as a preliminary study: The architect sketched out a couple of ideas on a napkin. I sketched the figure out with pencil before I started painting.

2. To give a brief general account or presentation of something; outline something: The president sketched out her plan for the following year. Before I started writing my paper, I sat down and sketched my ideas out.

3. Slang To cause someone to experience an odd, unusual, and sometimes uneasy sensation: Their strange customs sketched out the visitors. His creepy smile sketched us out.

thumbnail sketch

n. a quick and concise description. (One that could be written on someone’s thumbnail.) Let me give you a thumbnail sketch of what happened.

See also: sketch, thumbnail

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

See also:

involve with
involve with (someone or something)
involved with
arrange for
arrange for some time
arrange some music for
back into
back into (someone or something)
add in
angle

References in classic literature

I can remember the conversation that passed far more easily than the sketches that I mechanically looked over.

The Woman in White

She made no objection to this; and, for some time, sketched away in silence.

The Tenant of Wildfell Hall

There followed several pages which were filled with small sketches of Indians and their ways.

The Lost World

She retained a few of the sketches, and gave all the rest to Madame Ratignolle, who appreciated the gift far beyond its value and proudly exhibited the pictures to her husband when he came up from the store a little later for his midday dinner.

Awakening and Selected Short Stories

"Look here, young fellow, I don't care what you do out of office-hours, but I've seen those sketches of yours and they're on office-paper, and Mr.

They all thought he had talent; at Heidelberg they had admired his water colours, Miss Wilkinson had told him over and over again that they were chasing; even strangers like the Watsons had been struck by his sketches. La Vie de Boheme had made a deep impression on him.

Of Human Bondage

LAHORE -- For decades, a police sketch of an unknown perpetrator has been the most recognisable tool in criminal investigation.

Digital sketches replace sketch artists

The Pangasinan Police Provincial Office (PPPO) has launched the use of digital facial composite sketch as an aid in determining the facial feature of a suspect involved in crime.

Pangasinan police uses digital sketch to identify suspects

From a desk at the Ford Design Studio, a designer enters a virtual room and begins a 3D sketch. He is designing a virtual car around himself and adjusting the attributes to best suit him -- the driver.

Ford Collaborates With Gravity Sketch to Explore New Tool for Designing Vehicles to Meet Customers' Needs

US automaker Ford is working with Gravity Sketch - a 3D virtual reality tool that enables designers to create more human-centric vehicle design.

Ford deploys 3D virtual reality tool to design cars

The sketch with British stars started out in English music halls.

Dinner for One: Germany's cult British classic to air on UK TV for first time

In the sketch, one of the suspects was described as a man who has a fair complexion, and is around 30-35 years old, 5'5'' to 5'6'' in height, and has a huge built.

Bicol police releases sketches of 2 suspects in Batocabe slay

The owner of Sketch, on New Street in Huddersfield town centre, posted on Facebook at 9am on Friday to announce the launch date had been a Halloween trick.

'Intrigue' as new bar postpones opening night

Self-confessed comedy nerd, Sally Phillips, 48, joins some of the nation's top comedians to look back at their most-loved funny scenes for the celebratory show My Favourite Sketch.

Comic Sal sketches out show; Chat on the Box My Favourite Sketch Sally Phillips

For me, it was really interesting to see how the sketch worked from the inside.

We are all reaching after that magic sketch formula

词组	sketch
释义	sketch Related to sketch: SketchUp sketch in 1. To make a quick, rough drawing of something, especially as a detail or element of a larger work. A noun or pronoun can be used between "sketch" and "in." They asked me to sketch in a few people to make the painting of the park feel more real. She sketched some popular tourist locations in on my map. 2. To present or write smaller details or aspects of a larger thing. A noun or pronoun can be used between "sketch" and "in." We really liked your proposal, but we were hoping you could sketch in a few more specifics before we sign off on it. See also: sketch sketch out 1. To make a quick, rough drawing of something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "sketch" and "out." He quickly sketched the new design out for the clients to see. I sketched out a map of the area so my mother wouldn't get lost. 2. To present or write a brief, hasty plan or account of something. She sketched out her plans for new methods of monetization in front of the board of directors. You should always sketch your ideas out on paper before you begin researching anything. 3. slang To make someone feel uneasy or uncomfortable; to creep someone out. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is commonly used between "sketch" and "out." I'm OK with most bugs, but centipedes just sketch me out. That guy in the corner was really sketching us out, so we decided to leave. Try not to sketch out all the freshmen, Wayne. See also: out, sketch thumbnail sketch 1. A small picture that presents a smaller version of a larger image or proposed image. Before fully redesigning the layout of the office, the interior designer provided me with a thumbnail sketch of his initial plans. 2. A short description or preview. Class, each of you will need to submit a thumbnail sketch of your essay topic for my approval. See also: sketch, thumbnail Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. sketch something in to draw in the image of someone or something. I sketched a figure of a woman in so that she appears to be standing beneath the tree. I'll sketch in the house in the upper left corner. See also: sketch sketch something out to create a rough idea or image of something by sketching or some other means. (Does not necessarily require an actual sketch.) Sally sketched the furniture arrangement out so we could get an idea of what it was to look like. Would you sketch out your ideas, please? See also: out, sketch a thumbnail sketch a brief or small picture or description. The manager gave a thumbnail sketch of her plans. The student wrote a thumbnail sketch of his project. See also: sketch, thumbnail McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. thumbnail sketch A brief outline or cursory description, as in Let me give you a thumbnail sketch of the situation. This idiom alludes to drawing a picture no larger than a thumbnail. [Mid-1800s] See also: sketch, thumbnail The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. sketch in v. 1. To add a hasty or undetailed drawing or painting of something to a larger work: The artist sketched in the leaves before painting. We finished sketching the margins in. 2. To give a general account or presentation of some aspect of a larger idea: The staff sketched in the details of the proposal. We sat down and sketched the fine points in. See also: sketch sketch out v. 1. To make a hasty or undetailed drawing or painting of something, often as a preliminary study: The architect sketched out a couple of ideas on a napkin. I sketched the figure out with pencil before I started painting. 2. To give a brief general account or presentation of something; outline something: The president sketched out her plan for the following year. Before I started writing my paper, I sat down and sketched my ideas out. 3. Slang To cause someone to experience an odd, unusual, and sometimes uneasy sensation: Their strange customs sketched out the visitors. His creepy smile sketched us out. See also: out, sketch The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs. thumbnail sketch n. a quick and concise description. (One that could be written on someone’s thumbnail.) Let me give you a thumbnail sketch of what happened. See also: sketch, thumbnail McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: involve with involve with (someone or something) involved with arrange for arrange for some time arrange some music for back into back into (someone or something) add in angle References in classic literature I can remember the conversation that passed far more easily than the sketches that I mechanically looked over. The Woman in White She made no objection to this; and, for some time, sketched away in silence. The Tenant of Wildfell Hall There followed several pages which were filled with small sketches of Indians and their ways. The Lost World She retained a few of the sketches, and gave all the rest to Madame Ratignolle, who appreciated the gift far beyond its value and proudly exhibited the pictures to her husband when he came up from the store a little later for his midday dinner. Awakening and Selected Short Stories "Look here, young fellow, I don't care what you do out of office-hours, but I've seen those sketches of yours and they're on office-paper, and Mr. They all thought he had talent; at Heidelberg they had admired his water colours, Miss Wilkinson had told him over and over again that they were chasing; even strangers like the Watsons had been struck by his sketches. La Vie de Boheme had made a deep impression on him. Of Human Bondage LAHORE -- For decades, a police sketch of an unknown perpetrator has been the most recognisable tool in criminal investigation. Digital sketches replace sketch artists The Pangasinan Police Provincial Office (PPPO) has launched the use of digital facial composite sketch as an aid in determining the facial feature of a suspect involved in crime. Pangasinan police uses digital sketch to identify suspects From a desk at the Ford Design Studio, a designer enters a virtual room and begins a 3D sketch. He is designing a virtual car around himself and adjusting the attributes to best suit him -- the driver. Ford Collaborates With Gravity Sketch to Explore New Tool for Designing Vehicles to Meet Customers' Needs US automaker Ford is working with Gravity Sketch - a 3D virtual reality tool that enables designers to create more human-centric vehicle design. Ford deploys 3D virtual reality tool to design cars The sketch with British stars started out in English music halls. Dinner for One: Germany's cult British classic to air on UK TV for first time In the sketch, one of the suspects was described as a man who has a fair complexion, and is around 30-35 years old, 5'5'' to 5'6'' in height, and has a huge built. Bicol police releases sketches of 2 suspects in Batocabe slay The owner of Sketch, on New Street in Huddersfield town centre, posted on Facebook at 9am on Friday to announce the launch date had been a Halloween trick. 'Intrigue' as new bar postpones opening night Self-confessed comedy nerd, Sally Phillips, 48, joins some of the nation's top comedians to look back at their most-loved funny scenes for the celebratory show My Favourite Sketch. Comic Sal sketches out show; Chat on the Box My Favourite Sketch Sally Phillips For me, it was really interesting to see how the sketch worked from the inside. We are all reaching after that magic sketch formula
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