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stonewash
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stone·wash  (stnwôsh)
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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Verb1.stonewash - wash with stones to achieve a worn appearance; "stonewash blue jeans"
stone-wash
launder, wash - cleanse with a cleaning agent, such as soap, and water; "Wash the towels, please!"
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