re-trace

[ ree-treys ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

, re-traced, re-trac·ing.

re-trace

/ riːˈtreɪs /

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

Dick had only time to draw the poor woman on one side, when he was compelled, with his companions, rapidly to re-trace his steps.

So we must now march to meet him, and without losing an hour he must re-trace his steps toward Yunnan with his precious charge.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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