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Retouch

Retouch Meaning & Definition
Retouch Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Retouch?

[v] alter so as to produce a more desirable appearance; "This photograph has been retouched!"
[v] give retouches to; of hair; "retouch the roots"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Retouch: touch up

Related Terms | Find terms related to Retouch:

See Also | color | color in | colorise | colorize | colour | colour in | colourise | colourize | enhance

Retouch In Webster's Dictionary

\Re*touch"\, v. t. [Pref. re- + touch: cf. F. retoucher.] 1. To touch again, or rework, in order to improve; to revise; as, to retouch a picture or an essay. 2. (Photog.) To correct or change, as a negative, by handwork.
\Re*touch"\, n. (Fine Arts) A partial reworking,as of a painting, a sculptor's clay model, or the like.

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