trace
/tɹeɪs/ · tray
noun
- An act of tracing, such as drawing or following a path. The artist spent hours tracing the outline of the mountain range.
- An enquiry sent out for a missing article, such as a letter or an express package. The postal service sent out a trace for the lost package.
- A mark left as a sign of passage of a person or animal. The hikers left a trace of their footprints in the snow.
verb
- To leave a mark or impression. The dog traced mud on the carpet.
- To follow a path or track. The detective traced the suspect's movements through the city.
Did you know? The word 'trace' has been used in various contexts, including music, where a 'trace' can refer to a faint or hidden sound in a recording.