outline

Definitions of outline in various dictionaries:

noun - the line that appears to bound an object

noun - a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory

noun - a schematic or preliminary plan

verb - describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of

verb - draw up an outline or sketch for something

verb - trace the shape of

A line marking the outer contours or boundaries of an object or a figure.

The shape of an object or a figure.

A style of drawing in which objects are delineated in contours without shading.

A sketch done in this style.

A general description covering the main points of a subject: an outline of American literature.

A statement summarizing the important points of a text.

A summary of a written work or speech, usually analyzed in headings and subheadings.

A preliminary draft or plan, as of a project or proposal.

To draw an outline of.

To display or accentuate the outline of.

The central meaning shared by these noun s is “a line defining the boundary and shape of an object, a mass, or a figure”: the outline of the mountains against the sunset; saw the contour of the island from the airplane; the profile of a king on a coin; saw the dark silhouette of the family waving farewell.

verb - to indicate the main features or different parts of