Associations to the word «Dye»

DYE, noun. A colourant, especially one that has an affinity to the substrate to which it is applied.

DYE, verb. (transitive) to colour with dye

DYE, noun. Alternative spelling of die

DYE IN THE WOOL, verb. (fabrication) To dye woolen fibers before they are spun into thread.

DYE PACK, noun. A hidden explosive device with an mass of distinctive paint, intended to stain stolen goods like paper money to make them too distinctive to use without being identified.

DYE, noun. A usually soluble substance for staining or coloring e.g. fabrics or hair.

DYE, verb. Color with dye; "Please dye these shoes".