Definitions

1. verb

to remove or erase a track or trail so that it cannot be followed

“The hikers tried to untrace their footprints to avoid being detected by the wildlife.”

2. verb

to remove or cancel a record or trail of something

“The company tried to untrace its online data to prevent a security breach.”

3. noun

the act of removing or erasing a track or trail

“The untrace of the hikers’ footprints was a challenge for the search party.”