croquis


croquis

(krɒˈkiː) n (Art Terms) a rough sketch of a live model

cro•quis

(kroʊˈki)

n., pl. -quis (-ˈkiz) a rough preliminary drawing; sketch. [1800–10; < French, =croqu(er) to make a quick sketch of, rough out, (earlier) know (a subject) superficially (appar. same word as croquer to crunch; see croquette) + -is n. suffix (see penthouse)]