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 Definitions of Retouch  [ɪˈtɔrt]  

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Definition of 'Retouch' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (v.t.) retouch
to improve with new touches, details, or the like; touch up, as a painting or makeup.

2.  retouch
to alter (a photograph) after development by adding or removing lines, lightening areas, etc.

3.  retouch
to tint or bleach (a new growth of hair) to match previously dyed hair.

4. (n.) retouch
an added touch, as to a painting, by way of improvement or alteration.

5.  retouch
an act or instance of retouching.

Etymology:  (1675–85; < MF retoucher=re-re - +toucher to touch)

Definition of 'Retouch' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (verb) retouch
give retouches to (hair)
"retouch the roots"

2. (verb) touch up, retouch
alter so as to produce a more desirable appearance
"This photograph has been retouched!"


Definition of 'Retouch' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) Retouch
a partial reworking,as of a painting, a sculptor's clay model, or the like

2. (verb) Retouch
to touch again, or rework, in order to improve; to revise; as, to retouch a picture or an essay

3. (verb) Retouch
to correct or change, as a negative, by handwork



'Retouch' - Nearby Entries  

retiring  retool  retort  retouch  retrace  retractable  retracted  



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