noun / verb
outline
The outer shape or main points of something, or to describe them.
The outline of the mountains is clear against the sky.
Etymology
The compound names the line around the outside. It extends from a visible boundary to the main structure of an account, leaving smaller details unfilled.
More examples
- She writes an outline before starting her essay.
- The coach outlines the plan before each game.
- He outlines the star with a black marker.
Forms
outline · outlines · outlined · outlining