delineate

v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Delineated; p. pr. & vb. n. Delineating. ] 1. To indicate by lines drawn in the form or figure of; to represent by sketch, design, or diagram; to sketch out; to portray; to picture; in drawing and engraving, to represent in lines, as with the pen, pencil, or graver; hence, to represent with accuracy and minuteness. See Delineation. [ 1913 Webster ]

Adventurous to delineate nature's form. Akenside. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To portray to the mind or understanding by words; to set forth; to describe. [ 1913 Webster ]

Customs or habits delineated with great accuracy. Walpole. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ L. delineatus, p. p. of delineare to delineate; de- + lineare to draw, fr. linea line. See Line. ] Delineated; portrayed. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]