croquis

/kroʊˈki/
noun
  1. A quick, rough sketch, especially of a fashion model or a live figure, used as a preliminary drawing.
    • During the life drawing class, the artist completed a croquis in just two minutes.
    • The fashion designer made a croquis of the dress before cutting the fabric.
    • She filled her sketchbook with croquis of people sitting in the park.
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