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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Examples (10)

  • 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.