stonewash

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Verb stonewash has 1 sense

stonewash, stone-wash - wash with stones to achieve a worn appearance; "stonewash blue jeans"
--₁ is one way to wash, launder
Sample sentence:
They stonewash the cape

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Stonewash

Noun

1. A method of laundering denim or other fabric with large stones to create a faded, worn appearance.

Example Sentence: The stonewash technique gives the jeans a vintage look and soft feel.

Verb

1. To launder fabric, especially denim, with large stones to achieve a faded, distressed effect.

Example Sentence: I love how these jeans have been stonewashed to perfection.