trace
//treɪs//
Noun
traceSingular
tracesPlural
1
A mark, object, or other indication of the existence or passing of something.
The police found traces of blood at the crime scene.
2
A very small quantity, especially one too small to be accurately measured.
The test found traces of lead in the water.
Verb
traceInfinitive
tracePresent tense
tracedPast tense
tracedPast participle
tracingPresent participle
tracesThird-person singular
1
To find or discover by investigation; to track down.
The police traced the suspect to a small town.
2
To copy a drawing or design by drawing over its lines on a superimposed piece of transparent paper.
She traced the map onto a piece of paper.
3
To follow the course or position of something with one's eye, mind, or finger.
She traced the route on the map with her finger.