Rough Sketch

B1 8+

Pronunciation: /rʌf skɛtʃ/

Definitions of rough sketch

noun a simple or basic drawing or design

Example Sentences

A1 I drew a rough sketch of the house before starting to paint it.

A2 The artist showed me a rough sketch of his new painting.

B1 Before designing the building, the architect made a rough sketch to visualize the layout.

B2 The designer presented a rough sketch of the logo for approval.

C1 The author shared a rough sketch of the book cover with the publisher.

C2 The engineer created a rough sketch of the bridge to determine the structural integrity.

adjective not smooth or exact

Example Sentences

A1 I made a rough sketch of my house before starting the renovation.

A2 The artist showed me a rough sketch of their latest painting.

B1 The architect presented a rough sketch of the new building design to the client.

B2 The designer created a rough sketch of the logo before finalizing the design.

C1 The author shared a rough sketch of the plot for the upcoming novel.

C2 The director gave the actors a rough sketch of the scene before filming began.

Examples of rough sketch in a Sentence

formal The architect presented a rough sketch of the building design to the client.

informal I quickly drew up a rough sketch of my idea on a napkin.

slang Let me just doodle a rough sketch of what I'm thinking.

figurative She only had a rough sketch of her plan, but she was confident it would work out.

Grammatical Forms of rough sketch

plural

rough sketches

comparative

rougher sketch

superlative

roughest sketch

present tense

rough sketch

future tense

will rough sketch

perfect tense

has rough sketched

continuous tense

is rough sketching

singular

rough sketch

positive degree

rough sketch

infinitive

to rough sketch

gerund

rough sketching

participle

rough sketched

Origin and Evolution of rough sketch

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The term 'rough sketch' originated from the Middle English word 'skech' which came from the Old French word 'esquisse' meaning preliminary drawing or outline.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 17th century to refer to a preliminary or basic drawing, the term 'rough sketch' has evolved to encompass any quick or informal drawing or plan that serves as a starting point for a more detailed work.