Read full poem →WE trace the pow'r of Death from tomb to tomb,
And his are all the ages yet to come.
Dictionary Entry
trace
Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/tɹeɪs/Word FrequencyCommon (5.04)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)Used In Literature ↓An act of tracing.
In a Sentence
“Your cell phone company can put a trace on your line.”
Published Usage Examples
“LINDA FAIRSTEIN, FORMER CHIEF PROSECUTOR, NEW YORK CITY SEX CRIMES UNIT: Investigators are looking at, I would say, a tremendous amount of forensic and what we call trace evidence in this case.”
“Just before you make the final neck down remove all the lube leaving a slight trace from the neck and especially the shoulders.”
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Origin
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Common Phrases
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