trace around



trace around something

to press something against paper and draw a line around the edges that are in contact with the paper. Trace around this piece of material and cut out a new pattern. If you trace around the edges carefully, you will end up with a good drawing of the outline.
See also: around, trace

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
MilÁN-Hungarian
Pollyannapahl-ee-AN-ə (English)Literature
Ishild-Ancient Germanic (Hypothetical)
Laurits-Danish, Norwegian
MarlyMAHR-leeEnglish (Rare)
Golshan-Persian