to yarn-dye

7.8

To dye fibers before they are spun into thread

phrasal verb

Specialized

: teñir

To create checks and stripes, it is common to yarn-dye the threads before weaving.

Examples

The factory yarn-dyed the wool to create vibrant colors.
She prefers to yarn-dye cotton to ensure the colors do not fade with washing.
Many manufacturers yarn-dye fabrics to achieve vibrant, long-lasting colors.
We will yarn-dye the fibers for the new collection.
Many manufacturers yarn-dye fabrics to achieve vibrant, long-lasting colors.
She prefers to yarn-dye cotton to ensure the colors do not fade with washing.
To create checks and stripes, it is common to yarn-dye the threads before weaving.

Synonyms

to engraining

vsto yarn-dye

Archaic

9.4

To dye wool or cloth so the color stays deep

is done earlier, coloring fibers before they are spun

How Patterned

ikat

Specialized

9.9

to yarn-dye

Specialized

7.8

printing

31 1.0

plain-woven

Specialized

4.9

Surface Forms

yarn-dye infinitive

yarn-dyed past

yarn-dyed past participle

yarn-dyeing present participle

yarn-dyes third person singular

Morphology

yarn-dye = yarn + dye (transparent) = yarn + dye

The verb is a clear hyphenated compound of 'yarn' + 'dye' meaning to apply dye to yarn; learners who know both components can derive the meaning.

Etymology

Yarn-dye comes from two simple words: yarn ('thread made from fibers') and dye ('to color'). So yarn-dye means coloring the fibers or threads before they are spun into yarn, which is why yarn-dyed fabrics have bright, lasting patterns.