verb
retouch
Retouch (verb) means to improve something (especially a photograph), by adding or correcting details, or by removing flaws.
verb
1
To improve something (especially a photograph), by adding or correcting details, or by removing flaws.
2
To colour the roots of hair to match hair previously coloured.
3
To modify a flint tool by making secondary flaking along the cutting edge.
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Etymology
From French retoucher.
Rhymes for retouch
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What is the meaning of retouch?
"retouch" (verb) means to improve something (especially a photograph), by adding or correcting details, or by removing flaws.
What are the different meanings of retouch?
"retouch" has 3 main meanings: 1. To improve something (especially a photograph), by adding or correcting details, or by removing flaws; 2. To colour the roots of hair to match hair previously coloured; 3. To modify a flint tool by making secondary flaking along the cutting edge.