outline in WordNet English dictionary

1. a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
   outline  synopsis  abstract  precis 
   
2. the line that appears to bound an object
   outline  lineation 
   
3. a schematic or preliminary plan
   outline  schema  scheme 
   

1. describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of
   "sketch the outline of the book"; "outline his ideas"
   sketch  outline  adumbrate 
   
2. trace the shape of
   delineate  limn  outline 
   
3. draw up an outline or sketch for something
   "draft a speech"
   draft  outline