piece-dyed

[ pees-dahyd ]

/ ˈpisˌdaɪd /

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adjective

dyed after weaving (opposed to yarn-dyed).

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Origin of piece-dyed

First recorded in 1835–45

Words nearby piece-dyed

pie cart, piece, piece by piece, pièce de résistance, pièce d'occasion, piece-dyed, piece goods, piecemeal, piece of ass, piece of cake, piece of change

How to use piece-dyed in a sentence

Piece-dyed fabrics may be distinguished from yarn-dyed fabrics by unraveling threads of each kind.
Textiles|William H. Dooley
On piece-dyed goods part of the finishing is done before and part after the dyeing process.
Textiles|William H. Dooley
Being a common and popular material for summer wear, it is usually made as a piece-dyed fabric.
Textiles|William H. Dooley
A good reason for making it piece-dyed is that this method is much cheaper than if the yarn is dyed previous to the weaving.
Textiles|William H. Dooley

If on the other hand, the interior of the yarn is not so highly colored as the exterior, it is piece-dyed.
Textiles|William H. Dooley

British Dictionary definitions for piece-dyed

piece-dyed

adjective

(of fabric) dyed after weavingCompare yarn-dyed

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