slub

American  

[sluhb] / slʌb /

verb (used with object)

slubbed, slubbing

1. to extend (slivers of fiber) and twist slightly in carding.

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noun

1. the fibers produced by slubbing.

2. a slight irregularity in yarn produced either accidentally or purposely by knotting or twisting or by including uneven lengths of fiber in spinning.

slub British  

/ slʌb /

noun

1. a lump in yarn or fabric, often made intentionally to give a knobbly effect

2. a loosely twisted roll of fibre prepared for spinning

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verb

1. (tr) to draw out and twist (a sliver of fibre) preparatory to spinning

adjective

1. (of material) having an irregular appearance

Etymology

Origin of slub

First recorded in 1825–35; origin uncertain

Example Sentences

A full-zip sweater for men sells for $128, while a woman’s slub turtleneck goes for $70.

From New York Times • Nov. 29, 2021

Therefore, celebrate this sunny beach destination with L.A. brand Hiro Clark’s ultra-soft Tulum tee made from 100% slub cotton jersey.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 4, 2021

Priced at $28 for two, the neutral bandannas are made of the same cotton slub jersey as the brand’s popular T-shirts.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 6, 2020

Slub, slub, v.t. to twist after carding to prepare for spinning.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) by Various

This weft is about the equivalent of commercial slub with no tensile strength.

From A Burial Cave in Baja California The Palmer Collection, 1887 by Massey, William C.

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