tracing-paper

She uses tracing-paper to copy the outline of a leaf.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A translucent paper: "tracing-paper" is a thin, semi-transparent paper used for copying drawings or designs by placing it over the original and tracing the lines with a pencil or pen.

Usage Examples

• (She used the translucent paper to trace the path from the original map.)
• (They rely on this paper for accurate copying of their preliminary drawings.)

Advanced Usage

• "to use tracing-paper": to employ this specific paper for the purpose of copying.
  • He used tracing-paper to replicate the architectural blueprint. (He copied the original design using the translucent paper.)

Variants and Related Words

• Tracing (n): the act of copying a design by drawing over lines on a translucent sheet.
  • The tracing of the flower was done neatly on tracing-paper. (The copying process was performed on the special paper.)
• Trace (v): to copy a drawing or design by following its lines.
  • She will trace the pattern onto tracing-paper. (She will copy the pattern using the translucent paper.)

Synonyms

• Transfer paper: a type of paper used for copying designs (though often different in opacity).
• Drafting film: a more durable, translucent material used for similar purposes.

Related Idioms

• No direct idioms: "tracing-paper" is a technical term and does not typically appear in idiomatic expressions.

Phrasal Verbs

• No direct phrasal verbs: "tracing-paper" is a noun and is not used in verb phrases.