re-trace

American

[ree-treys] / riˈtreɪs /

verb (used with object)

re-traced, re-tracing

to trace again, as lines in writing or drawing.

re-trace British

/ riːˈtreɪs /

verb

(tr) to trace (a map, drawing, etc) again

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Etymology

Origin of re-trace

First recorded in 1750–60; re- + trace ¹

Example Sentences

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Take a virtual pilgrimage to the holiest places in Christianity this Easter and re-trace the Biblical steps of Jesus Christ.

From Fox News • Apr. 12, 2020

Having thus set the matter at rest in his own mind, he determined to re-trace his steps, and accordingly started back this morning and camped at night at the shallow lagoon, passed the day previous.

From Narrative of the Overland Expedition of the Messrs. Jardine from Rockhampton to Cape York, Northern Queensland by Byerley, Frederick, J.

Dick had only time to draw the poor woman on one side, when he was compelled, with his companions, rapidly to re-trace his steps.

From Charley Laurel A Story of Adventure by Sea and Land by Lumley, Savile

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