silhouettesketch
nounUK /ˌsɪluˈɛt skɛtʃ/
US /ˌsɪluˈɛt skɛtʃ/
A silhouette sketch is a simple drawing that shows only the dark shape of a person or thing.
She made a silhouette sketch of her cat on black paper.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A quick drawing that captures only the outer edge of a subject.
The artist did a silhouette sketch of the mountains before painting.
3. A preliminary outline used as a guide for a larger artwork.
He made a silhouette sketch to plan the mural.
4. A cut-paper picture showing a dark shape against a light background.
The old silhouette sketch hung in a frame on the wall.