Synonyms:
outline, lineation
Meaning: the line that appears to bound an object
Synonyms:
outline, synopsis, abstract, precis
Meaning: a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
Synonyms:
outline, schema, scheme
Meaning: a schematic or preliminary plan
verb
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
sketch, outline, adumbrate
Meaning: describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of; "sketch the outline of the book"; "outline his ideas"
Usage examples
It shaped for itself a bodily outline.
"You speak of a form," he said, "a shadowy outline.
....The merest outline of the subject is terrifying!
I now propose to state the nature of the defense in the briefest outline only.
The outline sketch will indicate the principal patents covering the basic features of the lamp.
Farther on the eye discerned their massive outline sharply defined against the hazy distant horizon.
The marsh was steaming in the strong sun, and the outline of the Spy-glass trembled through the haze.
There, on the back of it, with his right arm hanging over the edge, was the outline of Edward Keene's form.
No three people would more welcome opportunities to outline the idealistic possibilities of this future art.
'How old are you?' he asked suddenly, turning to her and scrutinising the delicate faint outline of her face against the night.