re-trace

[ ree-treys ]

verb (used with object)

, re-traced, re-trac·ing.

1. to trace again, as lines in writing or drawing.

re-trace

/ riːˈtreɪs /

verb

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of re-trace¹

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

Example Sentences

Asked how many high schools are asking bus drivers to re-trace their old routes for practice, Caldwell said, “All drivers are expected to complete a driver refresher session and this is one way to do that.”

From Washington Post

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

From Fox News

Police were able to re-trace the boy’s steps through the efforts of one particularly dogged bloodhound, according to Fauquier County Sheriff’s Department spokesman Sgt.

From Washington Post

When I re-trace that arc on the way down, I hit the ball really far without swinging any harder.

From Golf Digest

I couldn't re-trace my steps, we were in the middle of nowhere.

From BBC