retouch

verb

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Pronunciation: /ˈɹiːtʌtʃ/ / /ɹɪˈtʌtʃ/

Etymology: From French retoucher.

Etymology: From French retoucher.

To improve something (especially a photograph), by adding or correcting details, or by removing flaws.
“For time ſhall with his ready pencil ſtand; Retouch your figures with his ripening hand; Mellow your colors, and imbrown the teint; Add every grace, which time alone can grant; To future ages ſhall your fame convey, And give more beauties than he takes away.”
To colour the roots of hair to match hair previously coloured.
To modify a flint tool by making secondary flaking along the cutting edge.