stonewash

[stohn-wosh, -wawsh]

stone·wash

[stohn-wosh, -wawsh]
verb (used with object)
to wash (cloth) with pebbles or stones so as to give the appearance of wear.

Origin:
stone + wash
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stonewash

verb
wash with stones to achieve a worn appearance; "stonewash blue jeans" 
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