I. ˈtrāsiŋ, -sēŋ noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English, from gerund of tracen to trace — more at trace
1. : the act of one that traces
2. : something that is traced or marked out: as
a. : a copy of a pattern or design made on a transparent sheet superimposed on an original or by use of transfer paper
b. : a record made by any of several instruments (as an ergogram or cardiogram) that register graphically some movement
c. : a mark left on the ice by a skate — called also print
3. : a record of additional entries in respect to a particular item placed on its main entry card in a catalog
II. adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from present participle of tracen to trace
: used in or for making tracings
tracing board
a tracing machine