De*lin"e*ate (?), 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.
Adventurous to delineate nature's form.
Akenside. 2. To portray to the mind or understanding by words; to set forth;
to describe.
Customs or habits delineated with great accuracy.
Walpole.
De*lin"e*ate (?), a. [L. delineatus, p. p. of delineare to delineate; de- + lineare to draw, fr. linea line. See Line.]
Delineated; portrayed. [R.]
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