gently trace
Frequency: 5.52.0 per million words
to follow or mark a line with a light and careful touch.
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- She gently traced the outline of his hand with her fingertip.
- The artist gently traced the delicate curves of the pottery.
- He would often gently trace patterns on her back to soothe her.
- With a feather, she gently traced a line in the sand.
- The child gently traced the letters of her name in the condensation on the window.
- As he spoke, he gently traced the rim of his coffee cup.
- The architect gently traced the proposed changes on the blueprint.
- A tear rolled down her cheek, and he gently traced its path.
- She closed her eyes, letting him gently trace shapes on her palm.
- The doctor gently traced the affected area on the patient's skin.