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sketcher

|sketch-er|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈskɛtʃər/

🇬🇧

/ˈskɛtʃə/

(sketch)

rough drawing

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Etymology
Etymology Information

'sketcher' originates from the word 'sketch', which comes from the Dutch word 'schets', derived from the Italian 'schizzo', meaning 'sketch or drawing'.

Historical Evolution

'sketch' changed from the Dutch word 'schets' and eventually became the modern English word 'sketch'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a rough drawing', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person who makes sketches or drawings.

The sketcher captured the essence of the landscape beautifully.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45