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stone·wash

 (stōn′wôsh′)
tr.v. stone·washed, stone·wash·ing, stone·wash·es
To wash (garments or material, usually denim) in large industrial machines with pumice pebbles to soften and abrade the material by friction.
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stonewash

(ˈstəʊnˌwɒʃ)
vb (tr)
(Clothing & Fashion) to wash (material, clothes, etc) with pumice stones to give a worn appearance
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stone•wash

(ˈstoʊnˌwɒʃ, -ˌwɔʃ)

v.t.
to wash (cloth) with pebbles or stones so as to give the appearance of wear.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Verb1.stonewash - wash with stones to achieve a worn appearance; "stonewash blue jeans"
launder, wash - cleanse with a cleaning agent, such as soap, and water; "Wash the towels, please!"
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Surprisingly, stonewash denim fabric is also popular this year - so why don't you cover an old chair in a cheeky fabric such as this?
He was wearing blue stonewash jeans, a black top, black shoes, black gloves and a black baseball cap with a yellow trim and white logo on the front.
I particularly love the classic stonewash style but they come in five colour ways/ washes so you're sure to find something that suits you perfectly.
Featuring plenty of this season's must-have fabric - good old denim, in stonewash, white and dove grey, pieces are embellished with sequins and tassels for a modern take on western glamour.
A quick word about aesthetics and manufacturing: The stonewash finish is striking, sporting a weathered-looking but smooth surface actually inviting hard use.
He was wearing a dark denim jacket and stonewash jeans and white trainers which were dirty.
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