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Meaning of retrace

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

retrace

noun

Definitions

  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.

verb

Definitions

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

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

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