resist-dye

transitive verb

1

: to print (a fabric) by repeatedly putting a resist on different parts of the pattern and placing the fabric in successive dye baths compare batik

2

: to cross-dye (fabric) by weaving with an undyed yarn and a dyed yarn that will resist further dyeing of the completed fabric

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resist entry 2

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