verb
retouch
Retouch (verb) means to make something, especially a photo, look better by fixing small details or flaws.
verb
1
To make something, especially a photo, look better by fixing small details or flaws.
2
To dye the new growth of hair so it matches the colour already there.
3
To sharpen or reshape a flint tool by chipping small flakes off its edge.
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Etymology
It comes from French retoucher.
Rhymes for retouch
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What is the meaning of retouch?
"retouch" (verb) means to make something, especially a photo, look better by fixing small details or flaws.
What are the different meanings of retouch?
"retouch" has 3 main meanings: 1. To make something, especially a photo, look better by fixing small details or flaws; 2. To dye the new growth of hair so it matches the colour already there; 3. To sharpen or reshape a flint tool by chipping small flakes off its edge.
