ebauche

/ˌɛbəʊʃ/ or /ˌɛbɒʃ/ or /ˈeɪbɒʃ/; French: /e.bɔʃ/;

Definitions

1. noun

A preliminary or rough outline, sketch, or draft of something, especially a work of art or a musical composition.

“The artist began with an ebauche of a landscape before refining the details.”

2. verb

To make a preliminary or rough outline, sketch, or draft of something.

“She ebauched a rough plan before presenting it to her team.”

Synonyms

  • outline
  • rough draft
  • sketch

Antonyms

  • final draft
  • finished product