Tie-dye definition

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tie-dyed tie-dyeing tie-dyes
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The process of tie-dyeing.
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A tie-dyed fabric or garment.
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A method of dyeing designs on cloth or thread by tightly tying bunches of it as with waxed thread so that the dye affects only exposed parts.
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Cloth so decorated or a design so made.
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To dye in this way.
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To tie strings around (fabric or clothing) and then dye it, in such a manner that the tied parts do not get colored.
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A shirt that has been tie-dyed.

I threw on jeans and a tie-dye and went to the concert.

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To dye (fabric) after tying parts of the fabric so that they will not absorb dye, giving the fabric a streaked or mottled look.
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Other Word Forms

Noun

Singular:
tie-dye
Plural:
tie-dyes

Tie-dye Sentence Examples

  • We Love Colors offers footless tights for both women and children, including the 'color splash' version that looks like several different shades of tie-dye.

  • However, very few have a tie-dye design incorporated.

  • Whether she's wearing tie-dye, psychedelic patterns or neon accents, you can't miss a rave girl as she saunters down the street.

  • They specialize in fabrics like tie-dye, batik, waxed cotton and linen.

  • They also offer tie-dye, glitter and glow-in-the-dark bands.

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