Retrace

(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 2:40:10

Re*trace" (?), v. t. [Pref. re- + trace: cf. F. retracer. Cf. Retract.]

1.

To trace back, as a line.

Then if the line of Turnus you retrace, He springs from Inachus of Argive race. Driden.

2.

To go back, in or over (a previous course); to go over again in a reverse direction; as, to retrace one's steps; to retrace one's proceedings.

3.

To trace over again, or renew the outline of, as a drawing; to draw again.

 

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