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nouna sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
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nouna schematic or preliminary plan
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verbdraw up an outline or sketch for something
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"sketch the outline of the book" "outline his ideas"verbdescribe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of
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verbtrace the shape oftype of:
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nounthe line that appears to bound an object
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Definition that contains outline
- form any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
- shape any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
- dust rub the dust over a surface so as to blur the outlines of a shape
- design the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
- profile an outline of something (especially a human face as seen from one side)
- melt lose its distinct outline or shape; blend gradually
- scenario an outline or synopsis of a play (or, by extension, of a literary work)
- draft draw up an outline or sketch for something
- define show the form or outline of
- fluid continuous amorphous matter that tends to flow and to conform to the outline of its container: a liquid or a gas