sketches
n. countable B1 Intermediate US //ˈskɛtʃəz// UK //skˈɛtʃɪz// sketch·es
n. simple drawings that are made quickly and do not have many details. You often use them to plan a bigger piece of art or to remember an idea.
n. rough or unfinished drawings, often made to assist in the creation of a more finished work. Plural form of 'sketch'; refers to both physical drawings and short, humorous theatrical scenes.
She filled her notebook with quick sketches of the park.
The architect showed us several rough sketches before presenting the final digital model of the house.
While the finished oil painting is famous for its precision, the artist's preliminary sketches reveal a much more energetic and experimental approach to the composition.
Usage
Plural form. When referring to comedy, it describes short, self-contained scenes.