outline.
A line marking the boundary of an object figure.
Meaning & usage
A line marking the boundary of an object figure.
The outer shape of an object or figure.
A sketch or drawing in which objects are delineated in contours without shading.
A general description of some subject.
A statement summarizing the important points of a text.
A preliminary plan for a project.
the outline of a speech
A prose telling of a story intended to be turned into a screenplay; generally longer and more detailed than a treatment.
A setline or trotline.
Where this word comes from
From out + line.
To draw an outline of; to describe.
To summarize.
Wikipedia items featuring books usually outline them after giving their background.
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Where this word comes from
From out + line.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.