retrace

UK /ɹiːˈtɹeɪs/ US /ɹiːˈtɹeɪs/
verb 3noun 2

Definitions

verb

1

To trace (a line, etc. in drawing) again.

2

To go back over something, usually in an attempt at rediscovery.

He retraced his steps, and found his keys where he had dropped them.

Instead of retracing my route, I have elected to walk across Blackpool to the town's remaining large station, although even this has been greatly reduced in size.

3

To undergo retracement.

noun

1

The period when the beam of the cathode-ray tube returns to its initial horizontal position in order to start the next line of the display.

2

An instance of retracement.

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