lightly trace
Frequency: 5.82.4 per million words
to follow or mark a line with a gentle touch.
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Examples (10)
- She lightly traced the outline of his face with her finger.
- The artist began to lightly trace the initial sketch on the canvas.
- With a soft pencil, she would lightly trace the intricate patterns.
- He had to lightly trace the path on the old map to avoid tearing it.
- Can you lightly trace the shape of the leaf on this paper?
- I often lightly trace words on a foggy window pane.
- The child lightly traced her name in the sand before the wave washed it away.
- Please lightly trace the dotted line, don't press too hard.
- He would lightly trace the scars on his arm, a silent reminder.
- To transfer the design, you need to lightly trace it onto the fabric.