Word Meaning

Meaning of outlines

- The line which marks the outer limits of an object or figure; the exterior line or edge; contour.
- In art: A line drawn by pencil, pen, graver, or the like, by which the boundary of a figure is indicated.
- A sketch composed of such lines; the delineation of a figure without shading.
- Fig.: A sketch of any scheme; a preliminary or general indication of a plan, system, course of thought, etc.; as, the outline of a speech.
- To draw the outline of.
- Fig.: To sketch out or indicate as by an outline; as, to outline an argument or a campaign.

Crossword clue for outlines

- A sketch, unfamiliar until framed by leaders of overseas exhibits
- Delineate
- Give a summary of
- Preliminary plan
- Silhouette
- Summary
- Silhouettes
- Sketches of unfashionable stripes