umreißen — meaning in English

English meaning

• adumbrate verb To hint that something will happen, without saying so clearly.
• delineate verb To draw the outer shape or outline of something.
• outline noun The line or shape marking the edge of something.

Senses

umreißen is used for these senses in English:

• adumbrate To give a vague outline.
• delineate To sketch out, draw or trace an outline.

adumbrate — full definition

1. verb To hint that something will happen, without saying so clearly.
2. verb To describe something only roughly, without going into detail.
3. verb To hide something, or cast a shadow over it.

delineate — full definition

1. verb To draw the outer shape or outline of something.
2. verb To show something using pictures or images.
3. verb To explain or show something using words or actions.
4. verb To show the boundaries or main shape of something.

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