retoque — meaning in English

English meaning

• retouch verb To improve something (especially a photograph), by adding or correcting details, or by removing flaws.
• tweak verb To make a small adjustment to something in order to improve it.

Senses

retoque is used for these senses in English:

• retouch The act of retouching.
• tweak A slight adjustment or modification.

retouch — full definition

1. verb To improve something (especially a photograph), by adding or correcting details, or by removing flaws.
2. verb To colour the roots of hair to match hair previously coloured.
3. verb To modify a flint tool by making secondary flaking along the cutting edge.

tweak — full definition

1. verb To make a small adjustment to something in order to improve it.
2. verb To pinch and pull something sharply with a twist.
3. noun A small adjustment or modification.

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