Drawing something quickly and roughly, often using simple lines without fine details or careful finishing.
From Dutch 'schets' borrowed into English around the 1660s. Dutch artists used this word when making quick preliminary drawings, and it spread through the art world as Dutch painting became famous.
Architects and engineers often sketch in the field while soldiers sketch for fun, and studies show sketching actually helps your brain remember things better than typing—it's why doodling in class might actually help!
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