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(noun) tracing
a drawing created by superimposing a semitransparent sheet of paper on the original image and copying on it the lines of the original image
(noun) tincture, shadow, vestige
an indication that something has been present
there wasn't a trace of evidence for the claim; a tincture of condescension
a suggestion of some quality
there was a touch of sarcasm in his tone; he detected a ghost of a smile on her face
(noun) hint, suggestion
a just detectable amount
he speaks French with a trace of an accent
(verb) decipher
read with difficulty
Can you decipher this letter?; The archeologist traced the hieroglyphs
(verb) follow
follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something
We must follow closely the economic development is Cuba; trace the student's progress
(verb) delineate, describe, draw, line
make a mark or lines on a surface
draw a line; trace the outline of a figure in the sand
pursue or chase relentlessly
The hunters traced the deer into the woods; the detectives hounded the suspect until they found him
(verb) retrace
to go back over again
we retraced the route we took last summer; trace your path